ABOUT THE FRIENDS OF THE GOETHE-INSTITUT BOSTON

The Friends of the Goethe-Institut Boston corporation has been formed for the purpose of keeping the Goethe-Institut Boston open and able to promote and develop awareness and appreciation of the German language, literature and culture within the greater Boston metropolitan area, particularly through the library and other programs.
The Friends of the Goethe-Institut Boston are appealing to you to keep the Goethe-Institut in Boston alive. Cost cutting demands in Germany have slashed available funds for the Goethe-Institut. Its work will be compromised unless we can get your support. The Goethe-Institut is an essential part of Boston's wonderful diversity and broad range of cultural opportunities.
We need it.

ABOUT THE GOETHE-INSTITUT

There are Goethe-Institutes in countries all over the world, which
· carry out cultural programs in conjunction with various host country organizations
· provide information about Germany
· offer German courses
· provide further training for German teachers
· prepare curricula, instructional materials and examinations for teaching German as a foreign language, in cooperation with host country schools and universities.
· provide interested individuals in the host countries with up-to-date information on Germany and German culture in modern libraries and multi-media information centers.
The activities of the Goethe-Institut abroad emphasize
- partnership and dialogue -
the Institute, in cooperation with host country organizations, treats issues and works on projects which reflect the current situation in each country. It provides information on German arts, science and politics.
- a broad concept of culture -
the Institute's concept of culture involves everyday life and current technology as well as discussions on social and political topics. Thus it includes not only Beethoven, Goethe, Habermas and Guenter Grass, but also discussions and symposiums on such topics as politics, city planning, environmental protection, and much more.