Deutscher Sprach-und Schulverein
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DSSV MissionThe Deutscher Sprach- und Schulverein (DSSV) or German Language and School Society of Wisconsin, Inc. was founded in Milwaukee on June 9, 1956. The Society’s primary goal is to promote and stimulate interest in and understanding of the German language and culture, by means of an annual German Essay contest." The DSSV is chartered as a non-political, non-religious, and non-profit educational organization under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
Annual German Language Test and Essay ContestThe contest is open to students of all public and private high schools in the State of Wisconsin who are currently enrolled in a German language course and is held annually in December and January. All Wisconsin High School 2nd through 4th year German students are eligible to participate in AATG German Test. The DSSV awards books, monetary awards and medals to Wisconsin students who qualify and demonstrate exceptional German language ability. Third and Fourth year German Students are eligible to compete in the DSSV Essay Contest. The DSSV for outstanding essays. The DSSV grand prize is a 4 week trip to Germany. The DSSV Essay Contest is held in conjunction with the National Language Test administered by the American Association of Teachers of German, or AATG. The 2007 essay topic was, “Meine Zukunft” which translates into “My Future.
The DSSV has sponsored this annual essay contest for over 52 years. In the 2007 contest, 598 students participated from 26 schools throughout the state of Wisconsin and 427 essays were written for this year's contest. Over the last 50 years: · Over 30,250 students have participated in these contests. · Over 7,782 awards have been presented for outstanding achievement in German. · 78 four-week Grand Prize Study Trips to Germany have been awarded. · Winning students have received over 7,709 books. · More than $ 250,000 has been raised to fund trips, scholarships, cash awards and contest expenses.
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