News and Events
News
New Issue of aspeers on “American Apocalypses” Published
aspeers, the first and currently only peer-reviewed print journal for MA-level scholars of American studies in Europe, has just published its latest issue.
American Studies Regional Colloquium at ASL
American Studies Leipzig hosted the 2023 Regional Colloquium for American Studies.
New Research Project on 'Enfreakment' in Popular Culture
Work on a new research project, funded by the German Research Foundation, has commenced at American Studies Leipzig.
Events
DAIS Conversation Club with Dave Panetti (U.S. Consul for Public Affairs)
Students at American Studies Leipzig meet Dave Panetti (U.S. Consul for Public Affairs) to ask questions and chit chat about transatlantic relations, U.S. elections, and life in general in a relaxed atmosphere.
DAIS Event—6 Months Out: Countdown to the US-Election
On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, Prof. Paul Rundquist will talk about the upcoming US-elections, where we are at and what to expect in the coming months. The event will take place online.
DAIS Event: The Role of Media and Political Humor in the Presidential Election
Prof. Stephen J. Farnsworth will visit Leipzig on May 17 and for a luncheon talk about the role of media and political humor in US presidential elections. The event will be moderated by Dr. Sebastian Herrmann (American Studies Leipzig).
Sigmar Gabriel - Transatlantic Relationships in Uncertain Times (DAIS Event)
On May 23 Sigmar Gabriel will be in conversation with Therese Mager (Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt).