Workshop and onset DAAD Scholarship held

Aligarh : The Aligarh Muslim University’s Department of Foreign Languages organized a Language Workshop on October 25 to promote German-Indian academic ties. The event commenced with a thought-provoking Resource Talk on the theme, “What should we read?” The question of canon in Indian German studies.”

The highlight of the day was the onSet (Deutsch) DAAD scholarship test, which offers successful candidates the opportunity to pursue summer courses in Germany on a scholarship. Professor Mohammad Gulrez, the Vice-Chancellor of AMU, inaugurated the session and emphasized the significance of fostering strong German-Indian relationships.

Dr. Jan Helge Weidemann, a DAAD Lecturer from the University of Bremen, Germany, explored potential collaborations between AMU and the German Academic Exchange Service.

Professor Muhammad Azhar, Chairman of the Department and Dean of the Faculty of International Studies, shared valuable insights from German history in his welcome address.

Guests, including Professor Jawaid Iqbal, Professor Rakhshanda Fazli, and Mr. Syed Salman Abbas, delivered felicitations, acknowledging the importance of such initiatives.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Shiv Prakash Yadav, emphasizing the role of language and academic exchanges in strengthening global relationships.

This workshop and scholarship test stand as significant milestones in promoting German language and culture in India.