Blog
Spiegel Article on Everyday Racism in Germany, Prompted by Asylum Debates
In the curent issue of der Spiegel (Sept. 16, 2013), 15 people of foreign descent are interviewed about their daily experiences with racism in Germany. The full text of the article is available in English. A partial preview with photographs is … Continue reading
Lecture on European Minority Rights
Recognition of Diversity and Minorities in Post-Multicultural Europe: What Rights for Which Community(ies?) Thursday, September 19, 12:00 pm, 201 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley Dorota Anna Gozdecka
TRANSIT Website 2.0 + CFParticipation
Preview the new TRANSIT website, which not only gives the journal a major facelift and makes its archives more accessible but, even more significantly, allows for feedback and interaction on some projects.
Tagung: Komik der Integration
Komik der Integration: Grenzpraktiken des Sozialen 11. -13. Juli, 2013, Universität Konstanz Veranstaltung des Exzellenzclusters Kulturelle Grundlagen von Integration Organisation: Özkan Ezli (Konstanz), Deniz Göktürk (Berkeley), Uwe Wirth (Gießen) Webseite der Tagung mit Texten zur Vorbereitung und Erklärung des Tagungskonzepts
Die zweite Heimat (Leaving Home)
With actors Hermann Simon, Clarissa Lichtblau The movie consist of 13 separate episodes each handling a period between 1960 and 1970. The length of these periods varies from one day to some years. It tells the story of a group … Continue reading
New Addition to Bibliography: Romanian-Swiss Author Catalin Dorian Florescu
Visiting scholar Bizuleanu Dana has made a valuable contribution to our project with her entries on Romanian-Swiss Author Catalin Dorian Florescu. In addition to a Bio-Bibliography (click here to view), Dana has also provided descriptions in English for five of Florescu’s important … Continue reading
Romanian-Swiss Author Catalin Dorian Florescu
Biographie & Bibliographie (Quelle : www.florescu.ch) Catalin Dorian Florescu wurde 1967 in Timişoara, Rumänien, geboren. 1976 erfolgt die erste Ausreise mit dem Vater nach Italien und Amerika. Rückkehr nach Rumänien, acht Monate später. 1982 erneute Flucht mit den Eltern in den Westen. … Continue reading
Afro-German Halle Politician Likely to Win Bundestag Seat
When the new Bundestag elections are held in September, Dr. Karamba Diaby may become the first black member of the Bundestag in German history. Diaby was born in Senegal and immigrated to the GDR in 1985; he became a German … Continue reading
Follow-up on Cultural Memory in France and Bosnia
On April 24, the Moving Europe project continued with two presentations on cultural memory, both of which raised questions dealing with national identity and absences within representations of the past.
Autobiography by Ghanaian-born German Soccer Player Gerald Asamoah
Gerald Asamoah’s autobiography, Dieser Weg wird kein leichter sein tells of his childhood in Ghana, his move to Germany at age twelve, and his career as a professional soccer player, during which he encountered instances of intense racism.
Spiegel Article Presents Turkish-German Cookbook as “Integration Hit”
In the article “Köfte-Rezept: Türkisch für Anfänger” hobby cook Peter Wagner continues a series on cooking basics by reviewing the cookbook Sofralar: Türkisch kochen auf Deutsch and adapting a recipe from the book, which stems from the blog KochDichTürkisch. Of particular interest is how … Continue reading
Cultural Memory in France and Bosnia
Wednesday, April 24, 1-3pm 201 Moses Hall, UC Berkeley Moving Europe continues with two presentations on cultural memory: Soraya Tlatli (University of California, Berkeley, French Department): “Fragmented Memories in Postcolonial France” Emina Musanovic (University of California, Berkeley, German Department): “Clean … Continue reading
Lecture: Remaking the European City: Amsterdam, Globalization, and Street Art
Lecture by Prof. Christoph Lindner (University of Amsterdam) on April 23 Remaking the European City: Amsterdam, Globalization, and Street Art Date: April 23 Place: 201 Moses Hall, 12.30-1.30pm This presentation is about art, globalization, and urban counterculture in 21st-century Europe. … Continue reading
Talk: “New Face, Old Place: Multicultural Identity and Professional Creativity”
Tuesday, April 16 9:30-11:00 am 79 Dwinelle Hall, UC Berkeley Senem Onen will present her research on multiculturalism and entrepreneurship, focusing on the Manzara Istanbul vacation apartments as a case study in return migration and the rebranding of both traditional places … Continue reading
Chronology 2012
We would like to draw your attention to our Chronology today. Please check out our updated entries for 2012. You can also find the entire Chronology by clicking on the link listed at the top of this page.
