Germanic Languages & Literatures

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314.935.5106; Fax: 314.935.7255; german@artsci.wustl.edu

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Events

All events are free and open to the public unless stated otherwise. For more information, please call 314.935.5106.

upcoming events

Monday, November 9, 2009

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION AND SPECIAL PIZZA PAUSE

Title: "The Fall of the Berlin Wall: 20 Years After, A Roundtable Discussion"

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm, discussion; 5:30 pm, reception

Speakers: Stephan Schindler (Moderator); Paul Michael Lützeler, Lutz Koepnick, Jennifer Kapczynski

Description: Professors Jennifer Kapczynski, Lutz Koepnick, and Mike Lützeler of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures debate questions such as:

  • How did German culture, literature, and film engage with the historical presence of the Wall?
  • What were the costs and blessings of German unification?
  • Has the Wall really disappeared? Or does it still exist in people's minds?
  • Can we consider Germany today a normal state again?

Moderated by Professor Stephan Schindler, Chair of the German Department. Roundtable Discussion immediately followed by a Special Pizza Pause in McMillan Café. Open to everyone!

Location: Discussion (McMillan 149), Reception (McMillan Cafe)

More information: Please call 935.5106

Friday, March 26 - Sunday, March 28, 2010

THE 20TH ST. LOUIS SYMPOSIUM ON GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Title: The Ethics of Literature: Contemporary German Authors, Celebrating 25 Years of the Max Kade Center of Contemporary German Literature

Organizers: Paul Michael Lützeler, Jennifer Kapczynski

Times/Locations: Seminars: The Danforth University Center, Classroom 276

Website: t/b/a

More information: Please call 935.5106 or contact Jennifer Jodell

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Germanic Languages & Literatures

314.935.5106; Fax: 314.935.7255; german@artsci.wustl.edu

One Brookings Drive, CB 1104, St. Louis, MO 63130