Research Colloquium: Current Projects in American Studies

Research Colloquium: Current Projects in American Studies

This colloquium offers a forum to discuss current research projects of doctoral and postdoc candidates in the field of North American Studies, from both, Göttingen and other universities. We also invite scholars from different fields to present their work, and thus give us an opportunity to discuss interesting cutting-edge work and new approaches in the field. In addition, we are excited to offer literary readings throughout the term – from authros of literary fiction, memoir, and poetry alike. Join us in WiSe 25-26 on Wednesdays, 5 pm s.t., SEP 0.244 (“Medienraum”)

Guest Lectures

• November 19, 2025
  Chloé Thomas
  (Université Paris Cité)
  "Martin Eden’s Lost Illusions: The Case of Poetry"

• November 26, 2025
  Benjamin Robbins
  (University of Innsbruck)
  "Modernist Narratives of Queer and Trans Exile in 1920s Berlin and Paris"

• January 14, 2026
  Reading by Brandon Kilbourne
  After reading from his new book Natural History: Poems (2025) , Brandon Kilbourne will engage in a conservation with Sarah Vincent about his work.