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Vacancy: Assistant Professor in Swedish or Norwegian Literature, Culture, and Society (US)
The Department of Scandinavian at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Swedish or Norwegian Literature, Culture, and Society, with an expected start date of July 1, 2025. Apply by Monday, Oct 14, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time).
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Reminder: Abstract deadline for CSS Conference 2022 is March 15!
The deadline for submission of abstracts/proposals for CSS Conference 2022 on Nordic humour in the world is coming up. Please submit before March 15!
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Call for Papers: Translation/Transmission/Transgression
Drawing on recent developments in gender, queer and trans theory, the Komplitt symposium TRANSLATION/TRANSMISSION/TRANSGRESSION will address complex forms of difference that are inevitably actualized…
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CSS Conference 2022: Simon Critchley confirmed keynote speaker and extended deadline for abstracts!
We are happy to announce that the renowned English philosopher Simon Critchley will be part of our line-up of keynote speakers at this summer's CSS conference on Nordic humour in the world! Also,…
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New book on German-Danish relations, history and cultural exchange
A volume of short research papers that examines the history, present and future of the region surrounding the German–Danish border. Edited by Prof. Dr. Bernd Henningsen, Dr. Clemens Räthel and Paul…
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Podcast tips: Knowledge on the Nordics
Listen to researchers and experts talking about society and culture in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), including panel discussions on a range of hot topics within the…
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Call for papers: 22nd International Strindberg Conference (June 2022 in Kaunas, Lithuania)
Since 1973, the Strindberg Society has organized international Strindberg conferences. The 22nd conference is being organized by the Strindberg Society and the Department of Theatre Studies at…
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Call for papers: Studia Scandinavica on Scandinavian linguistics, literature, history and culture
The polish journal in Scandinavian studies Studia Scandinavica invites papers as well as book reviews for the next issue of the journal on the following themes: Scandinavian linguistics, literature,…
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Call for papers: Teaching Ecocriticism in Scandinavian Studies
Fifth Workshop of the Ecocritical Network for Scandinavian Studies (ENSCAN). University of Bonn, Germany, and online, 9-10 June 2022
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The Annual Ibsen Lecture, streamed on December 2
Professors Tore Rem (University of Oslo) and Narve Fulsås (UiT – The Arctic University of Norway) will revisit their work on “the Ibsen phenomenon” and its consequences for the rise of modern drama.…