INTRODUCTION
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
KNOWLEDGE REPOSITORY

KONNEX

KIIT German Soc
A Student-Driven Co-curricular Society for German Language and Culture

INTRODUCTION

In an increasingly globalized academic and professional landscape, multilingual competence and intercultural awareness have become essential graduate attributes. The German language holds particular strategic importance due to Germany’s leadership in higher education, research, technology, innovation, and industry, as well as its strong academic and industrial collaborations with India. Consequently, student interest in learning German has witnessed steady growth across disciplines at KIIT University.

While formal German language courses provide structured academic instruction, there exists a need for a complementary platform that enables students to engage with the language and culture in a more informal, interactive, and experiential manner. In this context, the proposed German Society of KIIT “KONNEX” aims to function as a student-driven co-curricular body that promotes German language learning beyond the classroom.

The Society will provide an inclusive space for students from diverse academic backgrounds to practice German, explore cultural dimensions, and participate in collaborative activities that foster communication skills, leadership, and global outlook. By integrating language learning with cultural engagement and student-led initiatives, the German Society will contribute meaningfully to KIIT University’s broader vision of internationalization, holistic education, and student-centric learning.

VISION

To establish a vibrant and sustainable student community at KIIT University that actively engages with the German language and culture, fostering intercultural competence, global citizenship, and lifelong language learning.

MISSION

  • To promote informal, communicative, and experiential learning of the German language
  • To encourage student-led cultural, academic, and co-curricular initiatives related to German studies
  • To provide a collaborative platform that nurtures leadership, creativity, and intercultural sensitivity among students
  • To complement formal academic programmes and support KIIT’s international engagement objectives

Scope of Activities

The Society will conduct a range of structured yet informal activities, including but not limited to:

A.Language-Oriented Activities

  • Conversational German meet-ups, quiz,& Movie-Screening
  • Role-plays, simulations, and vocabulary games
  • Pronunciation and listening practice sessions
  • German film excerpts followed by guided discussions

B. Cultural and Intercultural Activities

  • German film screenings and music sessions
  • Celebration of major cultural events (e.g., Christmas traditions, cultural weeks)
  • Quizzes and interactive sessions on German history, society, and contemporary issues

C. Academic and Co-curricular Engagement

  • Guest talks and interactive sessions on learning German and its global relevance
  • Orientation sessions on German language certifications (e.g., Goethe-Zertifikat)
  • Student-led seminars linking German language with technology, research, and innovation

D. Outreach and Collaborative Initiatives

  • Language and cultural outreach activities in schools
  • Inter-club and inter-departmental collaborations
  • Participation in university-level cultural and academic events

Office Bearers and Organizational Structure

The German Society, KIIT shall function as a student-driven body under faculty mentorship, with the following structure:

A. Faculty-in-Charge (FIC)

  • A faculty member from the Department of Language and Literature shall serve as the Faculty-in-Charge, providing academic guidance, institutional oversight, and mentorship.

B. Student Leadership

  • Coordinator: One student from the 3rd Year
  • Co-Coordinator: One student from the 2nd Year

C. Core Committee

The Core Committee shall comprise 10 student members, including the Coordinator and Co-Coordinator, along with eight additional student members drawn from different years and disciplines. The Core Committee shall be responsible for planning, organizing, and executing the Society’s activities in accordance with university guidelines.

Faculty –In-Charge (FIC) of KONNEX- KIIT German Society:

Mr. Vishant Vikash Sinha
 Assistant Professor (German)
Email: [email protected]

Mr. Pravin Kumar Gupta
German Language Instructor