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Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch

Through the interdisciplinary study of language, literature, and culture, we explore the artistic, intellectual, political, and social perspectives of Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia from the past to today.

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Window in Amsterdam with statement against war in Ukraine in Dutch and English.

Statement on the War in Ukraine

The Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch condemns the war of aggression that President Putin and the Russian government have launched in Ukraine.

Read the statement

Recent News

photograph of Angela Belous, winner of Capstone GNSD 2023, in a gap and gown

Angela Belous - GNSD Capstone Winner

GNSD Capstone Winner 2023 - Angela Belous

Can We Imagine a Very Different World?

Postdoctoral fellow Mari Jarris uses their knowledge of German and Russian literature to challenge our societal norms and imagine alternative futures.

2022 Alumni of Notable Achievement Award and Emerging Alumni Award winners

Announcement of the winners of the Alumni of Notable Achievement Award as well as the Emerging Alumni Award.

Popular linguist explains our everyday phrases

Raining cats and dogs, the green-eyed monster, as mad as a hatter. Anatoly Liberman, a linguist and professor of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch, explains our everyday phrases.

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Idioms, Mysteries, and Minnesota Athletes

Idioms, Mysteries, and Minnesota Athletes: Several CLA authors are featured in Minnesota Alumni magazine's quarterly books roundup.