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The Deutsche Sommerschule von New Mexico is located in the Taos Ski Valley, a picturesque village nestled in the Sangre de Christo Mountains of Northern New Mexico. In close proximity to Taos and Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley has the charm of an Alpine village. This secluded and beautiful site allows students to focus on participating fully in a German-speaking environment. The Deutsche Sommerschule von New Mexico welcomes students of all ages, backgrounds, and interests dedicated to expanding their knowledge of the German language and culture. During the entire 4-1/2 week stay, all participants pledge to speak only German, both inside and outside the classroom. Due to this total immersion approach, students often gain near-native fluency or advance an entire level. While attending the Deutsche Sommerschule, faculty and students live and work in the beautifully renovated Snakedance Condominiums. class Our broad curriculum consists of undergraduate and graduate courses, as well as workshops on many aspects of German language and culture. Participants can focus on literature, culture, history, politics, or performing arts. Students choose courses appropriate to their level and interest, from third-year language classes to graduate seminars. In addition, we offer a lecture series with changing themes that emulates study at a German university. The 2010 lecture series is on Das Subjekt der Moderne: Zwischen Poesie und Prosa, Kooperation und Konkurrenz, and presents current trends in German-speaking countries. Our curriculum is further complemented by evening presentations and lectures by visiting scholars, authors-in-residence, artists-in-residence, and guest lecturers.