North American Studies at Saarland University

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North American Studies at Saarland University

North American Literary and Cultural Studies is a section of the Department of British, North Americ American 20th-century literature.

North American Literary and Cultural Studies is a section of the Department of British, North American, and Anglophone Studies at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany. Dedicated to the study of the literatures and cultures of North America, our research and teaching engages North American literatures and cultures from early colonial encounters to postmodern cultural practices. While we stud

y the literary and visual cultures from the colonial period up to the 21st century, there is a strong focus on early American literatures, Latino/a literature, feminist literature, Canadian literature, and the global dimensions of U.S. In general, our research projects take transdisciplinary, transhemispheric, and comparative approaches and include the theories and methods of Cultural Studies, Body Studies and Gender Studies. Universität des Saarlandes
FR 4.3 Department of British, North American, and Anglophone Literatures and Cultures
Chair of North American Literary and Cultural Studies
Univ.-Prof.in Dr.in Astrid M. Fellner
Campus C5 3
66123 Saarbrücken
Germany

05/06/2026

📢 Join the SUUN Lecture Series 2026: Ukrainian Education and Academia in Times of War.
From 11 June to 16 July 2026, scholars from Ukraine and Germany will come together for five online lectures and a roundtable discussion exploring how education and academia respond to war, displacement, and societal change.
Topics include:
🎓 Academic freedom and resilience in wartime
📚 Challenges facing secondary and higher education in Ukraine
🌍 Ukrainian students abroad and transnational educational experiences
🤝 European integration and the internationalization of Ukrainian education
🏛️ Universities in exile, academic communities, and cross-border cooperation
💻 Online via Zoom | Open to all interested participants

June-July 2026, Thursdays, 16.00-18.00 CSET / 17.00 – 19.00 EEST
Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89662760990?pwd=Gbn1XCKoYK3RrUM7hCuq3KxOGpMzbU.1
Meeting ID: 896 6276 0990
Passcode: 0fAdD0

Join us for a shared discussion on the future of education in times of uncertainty.

Full program of the SUUN lecture Series can be found here: https://www.amerikanistik.uni-saarland.de/saarland-ukraine/suun-news

29/04/2026

It’s time to tell you more about the universities our SUUN-TC 2026 participants represent.
Take a closer look at where they come from, what they stand for, and what makes each of them unique.
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27/04/2026

SUUN training week may be over, but the memories are still fresh and waiting to be shared. Beyond the intensive sessions, participants had the opportunity to experience the charm of Saarland – enjoying a city tour of Saarbrücken, visiting Völklinger Hütte, and taking in the breathtaking views of the Saarschleife.�Stay tuned!

24/04/2026

The final day of SUUN-TC focused on refining participants' Strategic Action Plans (SAPs), turning ideas into clear, actionable steps. Aside from the intensive sessions, participants enjoyed a morning campus tour and faculty visit — strengthening both collaboration and a shared vision for future impact.
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23/04/2026

The fourth day of the SUUN-TC focused on leadership and management practices in higher education. Participants explored potential risks and key aspects of human resources management
that ensure institutional effectiveness.

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22/04/2026

The third day of the SUUN-TC focused on internationalization strategies in higher education. Participants explored current trends and strategic perspectives for the internationalization of Ukrainian and German
universities.

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22/04/2026

One of the highlights of yesterday’s SUUN-TC was the Saarland University Campus Day. Participants explored the university’s diverse faculties and gained valuable insights.

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21/04/2026

The second day of the SUUN is almost over. Today, we focused on institutional challenges and how to put the Strategic Action Plans (SAPs) into practice. Through case studies and brainstorming sessions led by Prof. Astrid M. Fellner, participants explored real-world situations that could affect their SAPs and worked on strategies to strengthen their institutional practices.

20/04/2026

Day 1 of the SUUN Training Course 2026 in Saarbrücken. A great start with welcome words from Prof. Dr. Dominik Brodowski, Prof. Dr. Astrid M. Fellner, and Dr. Ekaterina Klüh, followed by engaging sessions on Intercultural Leadership by Prof. Peter Franklin and a warm welcome dinner to connect and exchange.

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09/04/2026

Participants of the SUUN-TC 2026 have successfully completed three courses as part of the online phase. We’re grateful to the lecturers, Dr. Svitlana Kot, Prof. Peter Franklin, and Prof. Dr. Yuliya Shtaltovna, for their valuable contributions and dedicated work, as well as to all participants for their active engagement.
They are now actively preparing for the next step: an intensive training week in Saarbrücken, April 20–24 🇩🇪. A full and engaging program awaits, with new connections, shared experiences, and plenty of opportunities to learn and grow together.
Stay tuned!

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Saarland University, Campus
Saarbrücken
66123

Telefon

+496813022770

Webseite

http://www.amerikanistik.uni-saarland.de/

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