Department of German
University of Malta
German in Malta
Where to learn German
What to do with German
Spot German in Malta
The German in Malta team would like to thank all the sponsors for their kind support. Without their generous help, the
competition Spot German in Malta and the publication of this brochure would not have been possible.
Thank you very much!
Content
Preface
Address by H.E. Dr Hubert Ziegler, German Ambassador in Malta
Institutions for German in Malta
Department of German, University of Malta
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DALE (Department of Arts and Languages in Education)
German-Maltese Circle
Junior College, University of Malta
German in Schools
PASCH School: St. Margaret College
Competition Spot German in Malta
In the Streets – On the Sea
German around the Corner
German Companies and Products
German at Home
Typically German, Austrian or Swiss?
A Touch of History
German-Maltese Friendship
Creative German in Malta
German in Malta: Content
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Preface
Department of German
in collaboration with
Dear friends of German,
and
German-Maltese Circle
Join our
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German in Malta
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Sponsored by
Competition
Spot German in Malta
The idea for the photo competition Spot German in Malta originated as we walked
through the streets of Malta, where we realised how many German words can be found
in completely different and unexpected places. This fact, we thought, is an excellent
basis for creating more awareness about German in Maltese everyday life, and we
started planning the competition. Thanks to the great help and financial support by
many institutions concerned with German in Malta, this competition could start in
January 2013 - and the many contributors turned it into a great success!
About one hundred interesting and surprising German discoveries by students of
German and other interested persons were sent in. And more than that: our facebook
group German in Malta has not only grown to more than 2000 members, but it has also
become a lively community for anybody who is interested in German. In this group,
questions about German can be asked, information on German language and culture
Deadline:
30th April 2013
can be found and events are announced.
Have you spotted German in Malta?
Following up on the great success of this competition, with the support of the EU
Send your picture to german.arts@um.edu.mt and we will post it in our facebook
group. The photos with the most likes will be considered by a panel of judges for
Commission in Malta, Playmobil and Hotset, we were able to set up this brochure. In the
our attractive prizes. First prize: iPad mini! Let’s start spotting German!
first part it provides information about institutions concerned with German in Malta.
The second part displays a selection of the nicest photos participants sent in. These
images create an interesting overview of places and areas in Malta where German words can be discovered.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors again for their kind support and the enjoyable collaboration. We
look forward to more projects of this kind. Another big thank you goes to all the "German spotters": keep on spotting and learning
German! We would be very happy to meet you at one of the many events and institutions concerned with German in Malta, and
to welcome you at our own institution, the Department of German at University. Alles Gute und viele Grüße!
Euer Spot German in Malta Team
German in Malta: Preface
Grußwort des Botschafters der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Malta Dr. Hubert Ziegler
Es war eine sprichwörtlich „zündende Idee” der Mitglieder des Instituts für Germanistik an der Universität
Malta, einen Wettbewerb mit dem Thema „Spot German in Malta“ zu veranstalten und für diesen Wettbewerb das soziale Netzwerk „Facebook“ zu verwenden. Innerhalb von nur wenigen Monaten ist hier eine
virtuelle Interessengemeinschaft von über 2000 Mitgliedern entstanden und es sind im Zusammenhang
mit dem Wettbewerb annähernd 100 Bilder eingesandt worden. Zu diesem großartigen Erfolg spreche
ich dem German Department meine Anerkennung aus.
Gerne hat die Botschaft der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Malta diese Initiative nach Kräften unterstützt. Viele Menschen verbinden mit Deutschland heutzutage Gedanken an eine florierende Wirtschaftsund Kulturnation in Europa, und einige der gezeigten Bilder greifen solche Gedanken auch auf. In so
manchen anderen Bildern wird zudem deutlich und bewusst, wie vielseitig und intensiv die deutsch-maltesischen Verflechtungen und Beziehungen darüber hinaus sind. Es gibt so viele Kleinigkeiten, die sonst nicht beachtet werden
und die hier eindrucksvoll dokumentiert werden.
Der Wettbewerb „Spot German in Malta“ ist jedoch nicht nur ein virtuelles Ereignis, sondern mündet in eine öffentlichkeitswirksame Ausstellung und in die vorliegende Broschüre. Dafür ist in mehrerlei Hinsicht Dank zu sagen: dem Germanistischen Institut
der Universität Malta und dem DAAD als den Ideengebern und Organisatoren dieser Aktivitäten, dem Deutsch-Maltesischen
Zirkel als bewährtem Helfer und allen beteiligten Firmen und Sponsoren. Das Ergebnis ist gewissermaßen ein Musterbeispiel für
eine gelungene Zusammenarbeit mit dem Ziel, Interesse für Deutschland zu wecken. Dazu tragen auch die in der Broschüre abgedruckten Beiträge über die Bildungseinrichtungen mit deutscher Sprache bei.
Möge es noch eine Reihe weiterer solcher Unternehmungen geben!
German in Malta: Address by H.E. Dr Hubert Ziegler
Department of German, University of Malta
History: German has been taught within the B.A. General programme of the Faculty of Arts since
1980, and the subject has produced highly qualified graduates every year. The Department of
German was set up and started to offer a B.A. Honours degree in German in 2006 and in 2008 it also
launched an M.A. as well as a PhD programme. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
has been supporting the Department with the co-funded post of a DAAD-Lecturer and the post of
a Language Assistant since 2009.
Who we are: We are a highly committed team of lecturers of Maltese and German origin, whose
research and teaching interests span a broad range of areas in German studies. We are passionate
about teaching, and a communicative and interactive approach in our classes supports students
in improving their language skills efficiently. Besides the knowledge about German-language literature, linguistics and
culture, we aim at developing communication skills, critical and analytic abilities, as well as creative thinking. All of these
are transferable skills which are considered very important in modern job markets.
The Department of German also supports students through study-related and occupational activities, such as excursions
to German companies in Malta. In addition, the DAAD-lectureship offers support in applying for DAAD-scholarships and
informs about study possibilities in Germany (see page 6).
B.A. General, B.A. Honours, M.A. programme in German
The Department of German offers a three year B.A. General and a B.A. Honours degree course in German as well as an M.A.
programme based on research. The courses cover the four main areas of German studies: German literature, linguistics,
culture and language. We also give students the opportunity to attend courses on translation and to strengthen their
language skills through project work, such as theatre practice in German.
The Department also contributes to a taught Interdepartmental M.A. in Literary Tradition and Popular Culture, which was
established in 2012, and in cooperation with MEDAC (Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies), we also provide
German courses to (future) international diplomats.
German in Malta: Department of German
Diploma in German
In 2012, the Department launched the first Diploma in German with a variety of courses, ranging from German culture
to German language, with a focus on practical language use. The Diploma course is aimed at adults with a basic knowledge of German who are interested to pursue an evening course designed to improve their language skills for specific
professional contexts (technology, engineering, tourism, law etc.).
DegreePlus: German for Beginners
The Department of German also offers German for Beginners classes within the University‘s DegreePlus programme,
which gives students from all subjects the opportunity to develop extra skills.
German Language Resource Center
At the German Language Resource Center, located at the Department of German on the Msida Campus, students,
teachers and everybody interested can find material on German culture, literature and German language teaching as
well as recent magazines about German everyday life. It is open to the public during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members of the Department
Head of Department: Prof. Mario Vassallo
Full-time staff: Katrin Dautel, Mario Frick, Dr Ralf Heimrath, Dr Arndt Kremer, Dr Kathrin Schödel
Part-time staff: Dr Albert Friggieri, Brigitte Ohk, Alfred Scalpello, Waltraud Wolff
Administrative staff: Charlotte Cucciardi
Contact: University of Malta, Department of German, Guzè Cassar Pullicino Building, Room 100 C, Tel.: 2340 2974
Email: german.arts@um.edu.mt
Website: http://www.um.edu.mt/arts/german
Facebook Group: German in Malta
German in Malta: Department of German
DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service)
History: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the largest funding organisation in the world supporting the international exchange of students and scholars.
Since it was founded in 1925, more than 1.5 million scholars in Germany and abroad
have received DAAD funding. It is a registered association and its members are German
institutions of higher education and student bodies.
Its activities go far beyond simply awarding grants and scholarships. Its head office is in Bonn and it maintains contact
with and provides advice to its main partner countries on every continent via a network of regional offices and
information centers.
Mission: The DAAD supports the internationalisation of German universities, promotes German studies and the German
language abroad, assists developing countries in establishing effective universities and advises decision makers on
matters of cultural, education and development policy.
What we offer for German in Malta: In 2009, the DAAD started to co-fund the post of a DAAD-Lecturer at the University
of Malta and to fully fund the post of a language assistant, who teaches both at University and Junior College. In the
office of the DAAD-Lecturer at the University of Malta, German Department, you can get information about studying
and researching in Germany and help with applying for a scholarship. Many Maltese students of German have, for
instance, travelled to Summer Schools in Germany with the support of the DAAD.
Contact in Malta: University of Malta, Department of German, Guzè Cassar Pullicino Building, Room 206
Tel.: 2340 3317. Email: ralf.heimrath@um.edu.mt
Germany: Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn. Tel.: 0049 (0)228 882-0
Email: postmaster@daad.de, website: www.daad.de/en/
German in Malta: DAAD
DALE (Department of Arts and Languages in Education - Faculty of Education, University of Malta)
History: The Department of Arts and Languages in Education (DALE) has been
established as part of the Faculty of Education of the University of Malta since the
early 1990s.
Mission: The Department deals primarily with teacher formation and with research
in Pedagogy and Teaching Methodology.
It promotes innovative teaching and learning methods for the areas which fall within its remit. The department offers
programmes at both undergraduate, post-graduate and Masters levels. Publications by staff members often feature in
local and international refereed journals. Furthermore, the department is also involved in several international projects
and collaborates with a number of foreign universities including German universities. Fruitful academic contacts have
been established between DALE and the Foreign Language Centre of the University of Düsseldorf. Contacts have also
been made with a number of secondary schools in Germany.
What we offer for German in Malta: Students who aspire to become teachers of German as a foreign language may
opt to follow either a four year Bachelor of Education course (B. Ed. course) or a Postgraduate Course in Education (PGCE).
The latter one-year course is offered to students who successfully complete a three-year B.A course in German. Through
the PGCE course students acquire pedagogical skills required to teach German as a foreign language. Furthermore, both
courses offered by DALE include School Experience and Teaching Practice sessions during which students experience
pedagogic theory in practice. This theory-practice combination ensures that once DALE students start teaching German
as a foreign language, they would have obtained the relevant didactic and theoretical skills.
Contact:
George Cremona – Coordinator for German (DALE), email: george.cremona@um.edu.mt
DALE email: artslangs.educ@um.edu.mt
German in Malta: DALE
German-Maltese Circle / Deutsch-Maltesischer Zirkel
History: The German-Maltese Circle was founded on the 18th October 1962 with the aim of
"promoting a closer understanding between Germany and Malta in all appropriate fields of
activity and relationship excluding political activities".
Cultural: The German-Maltese Circle organises monthly activities with the aim of promoting
German culture. These events are open to the public and are free of charge. Regular activities
include German film shows, German music appreciation sessions, exhibitions, lectures,
Liederabende and musical recitals. The German Film Festival held in November, as well as
Contemporary Dance performances and Orchestral concerts, also feature as part of the German-Maltese Circle’s efforts
to promote Germany in Malta.
Language: For the past 45 years, the German-Maltese Circle has been offering the opportunity to Maltese citizens to
learn the German language. For adults, the German-Maltese Circle offers evening courses ranging from Beginners level
(CEFR A1) to Diploma level (CEFR C2), short courses intended to introduce the basics of the spoken German language,
specialised tailor-made courses such as German for Hotels & Restaurants and Business German and one-to-one tuition.
Throughout the year, the German-Maltese Circle organises also support classes for schoolchildren learning German at
school, as well as courses for schoolchildren who do not learn German at school.
All teachers are highly qualified and are regularly sent on training seminars locally and in Germany. Lessons are held at
Messina Palace in Valletta, in classrooms which are all equipped with modern teaching aids and amenities. Language
scholarships at Goethe Institutes in Germany are available for our adult students.
German Language Awareness: In the field of German Language Awareness, the German-Maltese Circle publishes the
LOS Magazine for distribution in Primary and Secondary Schools in Malta and Gozo, organises events for schoolchildren
German in Malta: German-Maltese Circle
such as film shows, information talks and activities and also offers German introductory classes for young learners
during the summer months.
Goethe Institute Certificate Examinations: The German-Maltese Circle is the only approved centre in Malta for the
holding of Goethe Institute examinations. All Goethe Institute certificates are recognised by the Malta Qualifications
Council and are internationally accepted as proof of German language ability. Examinations leading to these prestigious
certificates are normally held in May, June and July.
Other services: The German-Maltese Circle provides the service of a library with a variety of reading books in the
German language (including listening books on CD), reference books and teaching material for teachers, classic German
literary works, posters, DVDs and CDs. Professional translation services (German – English – Maltese) are also provided
by the German-Maltese Circle.
Contact:
Address: Messina Palace, 141 Triq San Kristofru, Valletta VLT1465, Tel.: 21246967
Email: info@germanmaltesecircle.org
Website: www.germanmaltesecircle.org
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Junior College, University of Malta
History: The Junior College was established in 1995 at the University of Malta. It offers a twoyear course specifically designed for future University students who are prepared for the
Matriculation Certificate in accordance with the University‘s General Entry Requirements. While
providing formal instruction, the College encourages students to develop their own initiative
through guided self-teaching in preparation for their future University career.
G.F. Abela Junior College
Mission: The Mission of the Department of German at the Junior College is to provide high
quality education to young men and women. After completing their A-Level, our students are
well equipped to go on with studying German at University.
What we specifically offer for German in Malta: The Junior College offers a two-year course in German at Intermediate
and Advanced level, which helps students further their studies at degree level. Both courses aim at providing candidates
with a good level of German in both receptive and productive language skills. Furthermore, they shall enhance the
candidates‘ knowledge of the culture and civilization of the German-speaking countries while focussing on modern
practical topics essential for a proper understanding of intercultural issues.
The German courses comprise cultural studies, literature and language enhancing the four skills, i.e. reading, listening,
writing and speaking. Over the last few years, the DAAD language assistants (see page 6) have supported the Department
of German at Junior College with a couple of hours per week. The service includes extracurricular courses for students
aiming at improving their German, such as in a conversation class.
Contact: Website: www.jc.um.edu.mt, Tel.: 21224271/2/3
German Department at College: Mr. Alfred Scalpello, email: alfred.scalpello@um.edu.mt
Personal website: http://www.jc.um.edu.mt/german/staff/alfred_scalpello
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German in Schools
The German Section within the Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education is responsible for syllabi, choice
of textbooks and annual examination papers in State Schools, In-Service Training for all teachers of German and provides
support and advice for the teaching and learning of German. German is taught in State, Church and Independent
Schools.
State Schools
All Primary school children in Year 6 are exposed to the German language through a Language Awareness Programme.
Students in State Secondary Schools can opt to start learning German either in Year 7 or in Year 9. Both courses lead
to the SEC examination, Level A2/B1 of the CEFR at the end of Year 11. St. Margaret College will coordinate the PASCH
programme in Malta (see page 12) and in the future will provide access to the programme for all German language
students in State, Church and eventually also Private Schools.
Contact: Antoinette Spiteri Paris, Education Officer – German, Tel.: 2598 2913, antoinette.spiteri.paris@ilearn.edu.mt
Websites: http://german.skola.edu.mt/ – http://www.curriculum.gov.mt/ (syllabi and past examination papers)
Resource Centre: Curriculum Centre, Floriana, Room 5A
Church Schools
The Secretariat for Catholic Education gives service to students, parents or guardians and Church Schools in Malta and
Gozo. Presentations to Year 6 students at Primary level are being held in order to introduce pupils to foreign languages
before they choose their language(s) for the next five years. Fourteen Secondary Church Schools offer German as an
option at Form 1 level. During the last two years German has been introduced in three Secondary Church Schools and
efforts are being made to promote German in all Church Schools as more people are becoming aware of the importance
and need of the knowledge of German in Malta as a member of the EU in relation to job opportunities. There are about
800 students in all who have opted to learn German at Secondary level during the scholastic year 2012/13.
Contact: Secretariat for Catholic Education: 16, The Mall, Floriana FRN 1472. Tel.: 27790060
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Schools: Partners for the Future (PASCH) – St. Margaret College
History: In February 2008, the German Federal Foreign Office launched the "Schools: Partners
for the Future" (PASCH) initiative. The aim of PASCH is to create and strengthen a global network
of some 1500 partner schools with special links to Germany. In 2013, St. Margaret College was
chosen as PASCH school in Malta. The College is a network of ten schools, that is, three Secondary
Schools and seven Primary ones. Verdala Boys, Zejtun Girls and Cospicua Girls (currently being
phased out) are the Secondary Schools. Cospicua, Kalkara, Senglea, Vittoriosa, Xghajra, Zabbar
A and Zabbar B are the Primary schools. These schools are situated in the harbour area also
known as the Cottonera Area. The College system has been introduced since 2005 when the
national document For all Children to Succeed was published by the Ministry of Education.
Mission: The College is to make a positive difference in the life chances of all its students by developing a positive and
inclusive learning environment in all the schools. The PASCH initiative is designed to arouse and sustain young people’s
interest in and enthusiasm for modern-day Germany and the German language. International networking and exchange
are supported through this programme. For St. Margaret College this means further support and encouragement to
increase the number of students studying German by exposing them to this language as early as Primary school and
involving them in projects with German schools. This ties in with the College’s participation in various projects which
involve entrepreneurial skills, languages, and cultural exchange.
Contact: Ms Maria McNamara, College Principal
Address: St. Margaret College, Office of the Principal, St. Edward Street, Vittoriosa,Tel.: 21800708
Email: stmargaret.college@gov.mt
PASCH programm: http://www.pasch-net.de/deindex.htm
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German spotted in Malta
A German "VW Käfer" or "VW Beetle" −
one of the most famous German cars ever
produced (spotted by Luke Cucciardi).
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In the Streets On the Sea
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Walking through the streets and along the harbours of Malta and Gozo, you can discover
many German vehicles – Germans are indeed famous for travelling (boat spotted by
Abbey Grech, coach scene captured by Luke Cucciardi.) Perhaps German tourists can
be rather curious... at least,
that may be the reason why
the sign "Privat – Eingang
verboten" ("private
– no entry") is in German
(spotted near Dingli Cliffs
by Ralf Heimrath). Fans of
German football can, for instance, gather in the Wunderbar – a
pun on "wonderful" and "Miracle Bar" (spotted by Magdalena
Kowalczyk with many thanks to Angel Manuel Molina Expósito).
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A collection of house and street names (from top left to bottom
right): Der Jäger – The Hunter (Jeannesse Camilleri), Berlin (Diana
Muscat), Sechs Mädchen – Six Girls (Leanne and Albert Briffa),
Lorelei – a rock on the Rhine and a German "mermaid" (Kathrin
Schödel), Weihnachten – Christmas (Gabriel Mizzi), Willkommen
– Welcome (Linda, Francis and Akuti), Ecke – Corner (Mauro
Abela), Triq il-Germanja (Luke Cucciardi) – and this is only a small
selection of all the wonderful pictures with German house and
street names sent in for the competition!
German around the Corner
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The streets in this
collage by Nathan
Vella are named after
German scholars who
researched and wrote
about Malta. Bertha K.
Ilg was an important
collector of Maltese
idioms. With Hans
Stumme she published
a book of Maltese folk
songs with German
translations. Stumme, a
philologist, lectured on
the Maltese language
at the beginning of
the 20th century. He
published collections
of Maltese fairy
tales. Albert Mayr,
an archeologist,
carried out research
on Maltese ancient
history. Hieronymus
Megiser was a
historian and linguist
who travelled to Malta
in the 16th century.
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German Companies and Products
Germany is one of Malta’s most important trading partners, and several
well-known German companies also have a branch in Malta. Probably
the best known German companies are German car manufacturers, such
as BMW, Porsche, Mercedes or VW – and even the classic "VW Bus"can be
found in the streets of Malta and Gozo today (spotted by Ralf Heimrath).
Another important German company is Lufthansa, connecting Malta,
Germany – and the whole world (photograph by Luke Cucciardi). There
is also a large number of German products which can be found in shops,
bars etc. Examples are: the liqueur Jägermeister (captured by Ryan Gauci),
chocolate (by Joseph Spiteri) or German mineral water. Jeannesse Camilleri spotted the van with the slogan "Life makes you thirsty". Perhaps you
can spot these and many other German words and products when you do
your shopping.
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Not only in the streets, also in a lot of – sometimes
unexpected – places you will see many small things
which are linked to the German-speaking countries. For
example a vintage tape recorder in your grandparents’
house (spotted by Luke Cucciardi), German Euro coins
in your pocket (by Luke Scicluna), a small lucky pig and
apricot liqueur from Austria on your desk (by Abbey
Grech), your letterbox
(by Kirsten Vella)
or your key chain
(by Mario Frick).
German at Home
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Typically German, Austrian or Swiss?
Lederhosen and Dirndl (Bavarian and Austrian traditional
clothing), beer and sausages, and even the figurine of a
man with a traditional Kraxe (wooden frame carried like a
backpack) were not found in the German, Austrian or Swiss
Alps in this case, but here in Malta! By Sandro Cremona,
Abigail Pule', Jenny Maistre, Sonja Maistre and Kimberly
Zammit (from top left).
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A Touch of History
It is nearly forgotten: the prisoner-of-war camp, where
Germans celebrated Christmas in 1918 (postcard
spotted by Joseph Ellul). There is a friendly history to the
65 year old puppet theater "Augsburger Puppenkiste",
which is represented on this cockpit (spotted by Steffen
Keidel). Not so much history itself but a historical
background can be found in the gutted helicopter (also
by Steffen Keidel), which may have been used when
the movie "Munich" (about the assassination at the
Olympic Games of 1972) was shot in Malta.
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German-Maltese Friendship
Symbols of friendship: a wooden
donation box spotted in a church in
Gozo (by Pauline Gatt); Holy Mass in
German on Sundays (spotted by Nora
Hegyi); Malta and Germany united
in Europe (spotted at Golden Sands);
German-language signpost to the
German-Maltese Circle in Valletta.
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Luke Scicluna creatively arranged
a still life of German art products
with nice drawings. Another
contributor combined one of the
most famous quotes by Johann
Wolfgang Goethe with his own
poetic creation about Malta.
Finally, Kurstin Gatt‘s dog acted
as photo model: "Weiler may give
the impression of being fierce
and tough. However, he is really
friendly and loves to be the centre
of the attention. He likes posing for
pictures and trying out new things,
such as putting on clothes. Not
only the name of his breed is connected with Germany, but also four
other things. Can you guess which
they are?"
Creative German in Malta
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© Department of German, University of Malta (May 2013). All rights reserved.
Editor: Department of German, University of Malta
Editorial Team: Katrin Dautel, Mario Frick, Ralf Heimrath, Kathrin Schödel
Design: Katrin Dautel, Mario Frick
Cover picture: © Kathrin Schödel; "Spot Wunderbar" and Flyer Competition: © Katrin Dautel
Pictures Spot German in Malta: We thank the contributors of the competition for their permission to publish their
pictures in our brochure. © All rights reserved.
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Email: german.arts@um.edu.mt
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