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Goethe-Institut USA 2025 Solidarity Essay Competition Submission Form

Please fill out your information below and upload your essay submission as a Word and PDF file with the following format: Last Name_First Name_School Name_Solidarity. The submission deadline is October 14th at 12pm ET. We will not be accepting late submissions. For questions regarding the completion of this form, please contact teacherservice-usa@goethe.de

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What course/subject are you completing this competition in affiliation with?

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German
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Which topic did you write your essay about?

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Solidarity in a globalized world: How can solidarity be strengthened across the transatlantic space? Explore the challenges and opportunities for cooperation in social, economic, political, and environmental matters.
Solidarity in politics: What role does solidarity play in the democracies of Germany, the USA, and Europe? How does it contribute to stability and justice—or give rise to tensions?
Digital solidarity: How do social media platforms influence modern solidarity movements? What opportunities and risks arise from digital engagement?
Solidarity in art, film, and music: How is solidarity represented in creative forms of expression, and what impact do these portrayals have on civic engagement?

What is your first language?

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Do you confirm that your essay submission is between 1500 and 2000 words?

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Do you confirm that you abided by the following honor code?

By participating in this essay competition, students agree to use AI tools such as language models responsibly—for brainstorming, research, and drafting only. Any content generated by AI must be clearly marked and cited. Participants commit to academic integrity by avoiding plagiarism and ensuring their work reflects their own critical thinking and creativity, with proper source citations. Violations of the honor code may result in disqualification.

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