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The article describes the history of the magazine "Info DaF: Informationen Deutsch als Fremdsprache" since its founding in 1974. The magazine was published by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Working Group DaF, and initially provided information on developments in the field of German as a foreign language (DaF) in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). Over the years, the magazine developed into a scientific journal and expanded its range of topics. The magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary with a special issue that offers a retrospective on the development of the field of German as a foreign language. It is noted that the magazine has a strong focus on German language learning outside the German-speaking region and only a few authors from the Global South have their voices heard. [Extracted from the article]

Samuel Krauss‘ library was looted by the National Socialists in Vienna in 1938. As rector of the Israelite Theological School in Vienna, Krauss was in academic exchange with the head of the Oriental Institute of the University of Vienna, Viktor Christian. Instead of helping Krauss, Christian commandeered part of the Krauss library for the SS Ahnenerbe as a “loan”. In 2014, the Nazi provenance research department at the Vienna University Library was able to restitute the holdings and received them on “permanent loan” from the heirs for safekeeping. The only known volume with surviving handwritten notes by Samuel Krauss was digitized for an exhibition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the year 1514, a Quodlibet disputation took place at the University of Leipzig, where various topics of scholastic philosophy were discussed. The participants attempted to reconcile their philosophical interests with the claim of intellectual hegemony on the part of theology and the church. There was a moderate criticism of the Aristotelian doctrine of the soul and different opinions on the compatibility of Christian faith and Aristotelian philosophy. The article also describes the differences between the questions "quaestiones" and "problemata" in the Quodlibet disputations at the universities in Prague and Leipzig. [Extracted from the article]

The article "Prague Accents" describes the relationship between the German colleagues Uwe Koreik and Michael Schwidtal during their time in Prague, Czech Republic. Uwe Koreik was a lecturer for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and offered support and accommodation to Michael Schwidtal. Together, they worked on awarding scholarships and improving the image of Germany in the Czech Republic. Uwe Koreik showed presence of mind, openness, and loyalty in their relationship. [Extracted from the article]

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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic exchange; research work on literary spatial staging; and considerations of multilateral regionalism.

The article discusses the founding of the "Deutsche Gesellschaft zum Studium Russlands" ("German Society for the Study of Russia"), its largely commerce-promoting activity until the outbreak of World War I, and how it recommenced activity beginning in 1917 through the first decade of the 21st century under the name "Deutsche Gesellschaft für Osteuropakunde ("German Society for East European Studies"). The society's commercial, cultural, and educational exchanges with Czarist Russia are reviewed as aimed at mutual cultural understanding. Specifically noted are the political contributions of scholars Theodor Schiemann and Otto Hoetzsche.

The article discusses relations and perceptions between the countries of Canada and the German Democratic Republic (GDR) in the 1980s. The GDR's use of such organizations as the League for Peoples' Friendship and the Society for the New Homeland to improve its image is reviewed in terms of its offering study travels to Canadian unionists and German-Canadian Lutheran pastors. Interviews with former GDR officials and diplomats are used to explore the erstwhile GDR-Canada relationship. Differences between the GDR's perception of Canada and the U.S. are remarked on.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author reflects on her experiences as a German law student in a binational, Franco-German program of study and with the French higher education system more broadly.