Call for Submissions: German Studies Undergraduate Research Showcase 2022
#GSURS2022 is a great way to showcase your amazing work, get feedback from peers and faculty, and add academic experience to your CV or portfolio! Your submission will also be considered for publication in the inaugural issue of Augenblick, a German Studies Undergraduate Research Journal.
Dr. Bowers Publishes Article on Ann Radcliffe’s Russian Afterlife
Dr. Katherine Bowers published an article in the Victorian Popular Fictions Journal in December 2021 on Ann Radcliffe’s Russian translations and reception.
Undergraduate Student Reflects on his Work in the Beginner’s German “Culture Today” Modules
After moving to Germany for a couple of months to work in business development, Callum Woznow enrolled in Dr. Uma Kumar’s GERM 100 (Beginner’s German) class with a drive to learn more about German language and culture.
PhD Candidate Recipient of SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship
Sabine Zimmermann has been awarded a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship for her dissertation research project, The Refugee in Contemporary German-language Literature.
Short- and Long-Term Study and Research Abroad Opportunities in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, and Beyond
UBC has partnered up with a number of institutions of higher learning to offer students at all stages of their studies a wide and invigorating range of exchange opportunities in German-speaking contexts.
Follow UBC German Studies on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter
Through videos, images, and stories, UBC German Studies plans to inform our broader community about upcoming events and opportunities. We will also use these platforms to provide a closer look into the program and the people part of it.
Dr. Frackman Publishes Article on Queer East German Photography
In the latest issue of Radical History Review, Dr. Kyle Frackman has published an article on queer East German photography: “Homemade Pornography and the Proliferation of Queer Pleasure in East Germany.”
UBC Global Seminar: Exploring Russian Culture and National Identity
Funded by Arts Research Abroad (ARA) and led by Dr. Veta Chitnev, RUSS 303 will bring students to Moscow, where they will explore a selection of themes related to Russia and Russian culture.
Dr. Winthrop-Young Interviewed by UBC’s On Earth Podcast
Dr. Winthrop-Young discussed his current research project involving World Ice Theory, the resurrection of the aurochs, methamphetamine during the Third Reich, and the dangerous connectivity of Nazism.
Full Program Available for Winter 2021 Term 2 Sawchen, Ziegler Lecture Series
The Winter 2021 Term 2 program for the Sawchen Lecture Series and Ziegler Lecture Series are now available. Register for these free virtual events today!