Dr. Katia Bowers presents research at University of St Andrews
Dr. Katia Bowers was invited to present her research at a small symposium at the University of St. Andrews called “An Invented Tradition: Russian Realism as Will and Representation.”
Dr. Frackman presents at CTLT’s Learning Analytics Event
Dr. Kyle Frackman presented at CTLT’s “An Afternoon of Learning Analytics: Using Data to Improve Teaching and Learning.” Dr. Frackman’s presentation focused on his work to study the use of UBC’s online course reserves tool, LOCR, and its benefits for teaching and learning.
Dr. Iurascu presents at international Fontane conference
Dr. Ilinca Iurascu presented at the international conference “Fontanes Medien (1819-2019)” (Fontane’s Media) at the University of Potsdam.
Florian Gassner and his Quest to Define Censorship
If a book has been purposefully removed from a library, does that mean censorship has occurred? What if a publisher decides not to publish a book again? Read the full UBC article.
In memoriam: John Buffinga (PhD ’83)
The Department is saddened to hear of the passing of PhD alumnus John Buffinga (1954-2019). John completed his PhD in Germanic Studies at UBC in 1983 and was an Associate Professor of German at Memorial University. John’s obituary is available online. The Department sends its condolences to John’s family.
New Course: Bad Feelings: The Literary Lives of Anger, Boredom, and Envy
W2019 Term 1 – CENS 202 – Bad Feelings: The Literary Lives of Anger, Boredom, and Envy
Dr. Frackman and Dr. Iurascu promoted with tenure
Dr. Kyle Frackman and Dr. Ilinca Iurascu have been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure, effective July 1, 2019.
CENES Faculty Members Present at Queer Conference at University of Cambridge
Dr. Kyle Frackman and Dr. Ervin Malakaj presented at the Queer Art of Feeling conference, which took place at Murray Edwards College, University of Cambridge, May 2-3, 2019.
W2019 Term 2 Course: German Representations of the Holocaust
W2019 Term 2 Course: GERM 426 – German Representations of the Holocaust (in English).
New Course: The City of Berlin in German Film
W2019 Term 1 – GERM 409: The City of Berlin in German Film (new course)