We wanted to update you on the 2nd-year BA modules we will be offering in the upcoming summer term. As we are working to consolidate the program and its teaching load, starting with this semester, we will not be offering the module The Anglo-American World in a Global Context anymore but will instead increase the thematic variety in other modules. This means that students will have to choose 2 (or more) out of these 4 modules in the course of their studies:
Former American Studies Leipzig faculty member Dr. Frank Usbeck has written a post for the SKD blog on the use of native American symbolism by far-right, pro-Trump rioters at the US capitol in January. During his time at ASL, Usbeck had worked extensively on the appropriation of native American culture in the formation of German nationalism during the 19th century, and on how this fed into Nazi ideology and anti-American propaganda in the early 20th century.
Submitted by Anne Bishop on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:07
Gemäß der Manteländerungssatzung zur Flexibilisierung der Prüfungs- und Studienordnungen der Philologischen Fakultät stellt der Prüfungsausschuß Amerikanistik die Nichtdurchführbarkeit von Präsenzprüfungen im Rahmen des BA-Studiengangs Amerikanistik fest. Daher werden für diese Prüfungen alternative Prüfungsformen gefunden.
Submitted by Sandra Rath on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 09:07
The American Studies Leipzig Alumni Association e.V. is proud to announce its podcast series “What’s Next? Chats with American Studies Alumni” where host Sandra Rath speaks with alumni of American Studies about their professional paths so far. We ask alumni to share insights into the ups and downs of finding a fitting job in a variety of different fields.
On Thursday, January 14, Gesine Wegner, doctoral fellow at ASL and recipient of the 2020 Martin-Schüwer Publication Award for Excellence in Comic Studies, will give a public talk as part of the Lecture Series “Wer ist dieser Herr Gender?!”
Per the university leadership’s decision, all teaching—including digital formats—will be suspended between Dec. 17 and Jan. 10. From the feedback we have received, faculty at American Studies Leipzig understand that this decision makes dealing with the ongoing pandemic easier for some students but that it also presents an additional set of unfortunate challenges for many others.
