Scholars on contemporary literature from New England, the director of the Goethe-Institute in Boston and faculty from the German department discussed her latest novel.
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April 30, 2022
Kacandes gave the opening keynote address at a conference at the University of Wrocław, Poland.
April 11, 2022
The Spring '22 Max Kade Distinguished Visiting Professor was the German novelist, poet, essayist, and translator, Ulrike Draesner.
February 28, 2022
The Department of German Studies is in support of the statement by our friends in the Department of Russian concerning recent developments in Ukraine.
February 20, 2022
"In the Wake of the Plague: Eros and Mourning," a symposium that took place on April 21-24, 2022 (Click on the illustration for details).
October 26, 2021
'Wie bitte?': Why German is Alpine skiing's common language By ERIC WILLEMSEN (Associated Press, Oct 22, 2021) SÖLDEN, Austria (AP) —...
October 01, 2021
On October 14, 2021, Professor John Hamilton spoke on "Limits to Convenience: Chamisso's Schlemihl As a Cautionary Tale."
October 01, 2021
Held on the Hitchcock Hall lawn. There was German food, music, games, and a photo booth. Dirndl and Lederhosen were welcome!
May 10, 2021
Analyses of how far-right ideas spread across borders have sidelined the importance of languages and its agents. This event centered around the role of translation and translators in countering racism, antisemitism, and other forms of white supremacy.
May 06, 2021
How does the evolution of humor shift over time? When does controversial humor become socially acceptable, and when does it cease to be acceptable?