German Studies Association的动态

In the article below, at “Global Policy”, Professor Glauco Ortelan contest my thesis that Latin America is within the fringe of the Western World by arguing that, to the contrary, it belongs to its core. As the link of my article is reproduced in his, readers may be able to compare both visions and reach their own conclusions. https://lnkd.in/gxXeKvft

I am delighted to announce the publication of part 2 of a double issue on 'Relationality in Contemporary German Literature and Culture' (ed by Mary Cosgrove and Anne Fuchs) which appeared this month with Oxford German Studies (volume 53/3). The contributions in both issues are OA and examine the shift from subject-centric models of identity to relational subjectivities.

On 23 May, Prof. Andrew Markus AO FASSA will present a lecture at MHM, exploring contemporary antisemitism through a historical lens. The Executive Council of Australian Jewry documented 662 antisemitic incidents during October and November 2023, reflecting a 738% increase compared to the same period the previous year. This lecture will consider historical contexts to evaluate present-day manifestations of antisemitism, with reference to earlier periods of Australian history and pre-war Europe. Learn more and book: https://bit.ly/4atPmZO

The collection of essays presented in this volume, the fifth issue of Compendium, provides a literary and cultural mapping of the Atlantic that, through a critical-theoretical post-colonial perspective and a comparative approach, enables us to (re)assess the circulation of texts and cultures within the Atlantic space in the light of unequal power relations that are intrinsic to colonial modernity. Furthermore, the collection highlights the multiple forms of micro-and macro-physical violence underlying contemporary migrations which have always borne the scars of the colonial nature of knowledge and power. This dossier comprises a series of essays that engage in dialogue with the social sciences, pedagogy, and literary studies, alongside two critical reviews. https://lnkd.in/d8J5UkxK

I am happy to share that my paper, entitled “An Exceptional #Retrocession: The Establishment of the #Macau SAR from a #Political Perspective” and written in co-authorship with Prof. Carmen Amado Mendes (Professor at the University of Coimbra and President of the Macau Scientific and Cultural Centre), has been published by the e-Journal of Portuguese History (Brill)! You can check this and other articles from this volume here: https://lnkd.in/dJyGjGWX. Hope you enjoy the reading!

Spring 2025 Course Alert ?? Maru Pabón's "Third World Literature and Thought, 1950–1970" offers an introduction to Third-Worldist thought and literature, focusing on the shifting relationship between the Soviet Union, anticolonial nationalist movements, and leftist internationalist currents during the years 1955-1973. How did literature contribute to the formation of the Third-Worldist project, and how did the Third-Worldist project inform the writing of literature? The course approaches these questions by examining the role of conferences, print periodicals, and supranational organizations like the Afro-Asian Writers Association in shaping new understandings of the politicized function of literature. At the same time, it pays close attention to the aesthetic categories and literary forms that mediated a powerful sense of solidarity between far-flung revolutionary actors. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eX7zM-Ri

Corporatism and the Development of Corporatist Ideologies in Spain and Portugal?addresses the relatively unknown story of corporatism in Iberia. This analysis offers a fresh look into the political ideologies of António de Oliveira Salazar in Portugal and Miguel Primo de Rivera in Spain, shedding some light on their corporatist regimes. This study revisits the Iberian Peninsula’s political landscape of the early 20th century to examine corporatism in Portugal and Spain and compare its structural and ideological approaches to that of Mussolini. Perfect for historians, political scientists, students and anyone fascinated by European political development, this book offers insights into the intricacies of group-state relations, state-building ideologies and the transitions that helped shape modern Europe. Add this thought-provoking work to your collection today, and discover how and why corporatism held such appeal to authoritarian rulers across Europe and beyond between the two world wars and beyond.

The University will be closed tomorrow 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth. To learn more about the history of Juneteenth, read here: https://bit.ly/4bYoBy9

I am excited to share a significant achievement in the literary world as South Korean author Han Kang has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. This recognition highlights her profound impact on contemporary literature and her ability to weave powerful narratives that resonate with readers globally. In this blog post, we delve into her journey, the themes she explores in her work, and the implications of this prestigious award for the literary community. For an in-depth look at this remarkable achievement, read the full article here: [Han Kang Wins Nobel Prize in Literature](https://ift.tt/T7ILD64).