Lecture Series
Trump 2.0: Cultural Perspectives on the Current US Political Landscape
This summer term, the Institute for American Studies hosts a lecture series with different speakers on the cultural implications of Donald Trump's return to office. The lectures will generally take place Tuesdays, 5-7pm, starting in April. All are welcome!
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Donald Trump's Reelection and Its Impact on Gender Equality in the US and Germany
In this talk, Dr. Marie Löffler will use her dual perspective as an American Studies scholar and Equal Opportunity Officer to discuss the attacks on gender equality and reproductive rights under the Trump presidency and their impact on Europe/Germany. She will explore the transantlantic dynamics…
Masculinity, Class, and Popular Culture in the Age of Trumpism
In his lecture titled "The Rise of the 'Sad Angry White Man:' Masculinity, Class, and Popular Culture in the Age of Trumpism," Dr. Stefan Schubert discusses the intersections of masculinity, social class, and popular culture in the context of Trumpism and their significance for the cultural climate…
The Pop in Populism: Reality TV, Pro Wrestling, and Right-Wing Cultural Politics
This event is part of a series hosted by the Institute for American Studies, examining the cultural implications of Trump’s return to office.
Imperial Rhetoric and Cultural Narratives about the Panama Canal
This event is part of a series hosted by the Institute for American Studies, examining the cultural implications of Trump’s return to office.
Comeback USA: The Language of History in Contemporary America
Professor Olaf Stieglitz will give a lecture analyzing how history and national memory are being debated in contemporary US-American culture, offering insights especially relevant in light of the United States' upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026.