Graduate School Experience workshop
by Devon Donohue-Bergeler
Hallo zusammen,
Please let me know if you have any interest in a Graduate School Experience workshop at Ohio State (details below).
Also, we have another Stammtisch tomorrow! See below for time and location. Note that we have been outside on the patio for the last two weeks. I need to leave at 3:45, but you're welcome to the space for the full hour.
Viele Grüße,
Dr. D
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Stammtisch conversation hour, fall 2023: Wednesdays 3-4pm in MH 4.01.01 or on the patio across from MH 4.02.06
German Club, fall 2023: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm in hallway near MH 4.02.06
Subscribe to the UTSA German list-serv<https://lists.it.utsa.edu/postorius/lists/german.lists.it.utsa.edu/> (info) and German Club GroupMe<https://groupme.com/join_group/90467044/tFIhb7qF> (student contact and conversations)
Study abroad in Dresden<https://studyabroad.utsa.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAng...>: June 4 - July 2, 2024
Devon Donohue-Bergeler, Ph.D.
Professor of Instruction
Director of the German Program
Pronouns: she, her, hers
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-3209
MH 4.02.06
devon.donohue-bergeler(a)utsa.edu<mailto:devon.donohue-bergeler@utsa.edu>
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Goethe Institute Coach Profile<https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/de/spr/unt/ffd/opd/coa/oco.html>
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From: Miller, Natascha <miller.521(a)osu.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 12:02 PM
To: Miller, Natascha <miller.521(a)osu.edu>
Cc: Mergenthaler, May <mergenthaler.4(a)osu.edu>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] your nomination for the 2023 GSE @ OSU
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The Graduate School Experience
for Advanced Undergraduates in German Studies
December 1-2, 2023
Project funded by the DAAD/German Academic Exchange Service
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The The Ohio State University
The Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University invites you to nominate up to two of your undergraduate students for our fully funded Graduate School Experience workshop. Offered with the generous assistance of the DAAD, this workshop introduces promising undergraduate students to graduate education (M.A., Ph.D.) in German Studies.
Participants will explore the interdisciplinary field of German Studies through sessions in areas such as Environmental Humanities, Decolonization, German-Jewish Studies, Intellectual History, Medieval Studies, Narrative Theory, Comparative Film and Media Studies, and Second-Language Pedagogy, led by Ohio State faculty. Current graduate students will share their experiences and a panel of faculty and recent alumni will discuss academic and non- academic career opportunities after the M.A. and Ph.D.
Eligible students will have junior or senior standing, show an interest in German language, literature, and cultures, and possess strong academic records as well as an aptitude for research and independent thinking. German majors and other students with sustained interest in German are welcome.
*Each program may nominate up to two undergraduate students.
Students will enjoy the intellectually stimulating sessions, the beautiful campus and resources at OSU, and a night out in Columbus. Airfare within the U.S., lodging, events, and meals are provided for participants.
Application process:
Admission to the workshop is by faculty nomination.
Nominators should e-mail Natascha Miller, miller.521(a)osu.edu, with:
1. The name and e-mail address of the student interested in attending, and
2. A short statement about the student’s potential for graduate studies
Please use subject line: GSE 2023 Nomination
The deadline for up to two undergraduate student nominations is November 3, 2023.
This deadline is firm!
The DAAD launched the Graduate School Experience to support the future of German Studies in the U.S.
We hope you will join us in this project by nominating up to two of your best students.
germanic.osu.edu
Natascha Miller | { sie, ihr / she, her }
Academic Program Services Senior Specialist & GLL Website Manager
https://germanic.osu.edu/people/miller.521
The Ohio State University - College of Arts and Sciences
German | Swedish | Yiddish | Scandinavian Studies
Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures
498 Hagerty Hall | 1775 College Rd S | Columbus OH 43210 | USA
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1 year, 6 months
Post-graduate job opportunity: US Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria
by Devon Donohue-Bergeler
Hallo zusammen,
Here's an interesting opportunity to teach English in Austria.
Please note that you'll need to provide proof of German proficiency (at least B1/ Intermediate Mid).
Viele Grüße,
Dr. D
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Stammtisch conversation hour, fall 2023: Wednesdays 3-4pm in MH 4.01.01
German Club, fall 2023: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm in hallway near MH 4.02.06
Subscribe to the UTSA German list-serv<https://lists.it.utsa.edu/postorius/lists/german.lists.it.utsa.edu/> (info) and German Club GroupMe<https://groupme.com/join_group/90467044/tFIhb7qF> (student contact and conversations)
Study abroad in Dresden: summer 2024<https://studyabroad.utsa.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAng...>
Devon Donohue-Bergeler, Ph.D.
Professor of Instruction
Director of the German Program
Pronouns: she, her, hers
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-3209
MH 4.02.06
devon.donohue-bergeler(a)utsa.edu<mailto:devon.donohue-bergeler@utsa.edu>
UTSA Faculty Profile<https://colfa.utsa.edu/faculty/profiles/donohue-bergeler-devon.html>
Goethe Institute Coach Profile<https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/de/spr/unt/ffd/opd/coa/oco.html>
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From: Katharina Huetthaler <khuetthaler(a)fulbright.at>
Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 4:19 AM
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Post-graduate job opportunity for your students: US Teaching Assistantship Program managed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), administered by Fulbright Austria
Dear professor, dear Fulbright/scholarship advisor,
I am happy to let you know that we are currently preparing for the next application period of the US Teaching Assistantship (USTA) Program managed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), administered by Fulbright Austria in the upcoming program year 2024–25 and hope that YOUR students are part of it.
Our online application tool will be officially open from 15 November 2023 to 15 January 2024, but applicants can start their applications now!
US Teaching Assistantship Program by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF), administered by Fulbright Austria
Fulbright Austria administers the US Teaching Assistantship Program<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants> on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF).
Since 1962, the US English Language Teaching Assistantship Program in Austria has provided US college and university graduates with a completed bachelor’s degree (by summer 2024 for program year 2024–25), US citizenship (or dual US/x citizenship), and a required German proficiency level of at least B1/Intermediate Mid by the time of application with valuable opportunities to work as salaried teaching assistants at secondary schools throughout Austria. Roughly 150 US teaching assistants per year not only enhance the instruction of English as native speakers; they are also important resources for first-hand information about the United States and the "American way of life".
The program will start on 1 October 2024 and run through 31 May 2025 (finalists will be notified in spring 2024). The timeline differs from ETA opportunities since this program is separate from the Fulbright grant family – it is an Austrian program managed and financed entirely by the Austrian government, and therefore not a Fulbright program. So even students who might have already applied to a Fulbright program, will be able to submit their USTA application due to the different circumstances if they are interested.
The application tool<https://www.usta-austria.at/> is open from 15 November 2023 to 15 January 2024 but students can start their application now. You can find in-depth information on the program here<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants/grant-de...> and a roadmap to the application here<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants/roadmap-...>. General information on possible school types is listed here<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants/about-te...> and we can also recommend this page<https://www.bildungssystem.at/en/> as it provides an overview of the Austrian education system. I’m also happy to help with any questions on schools or placements in general.
Please consider that a teaching assistantship in Austria is not a “traditional” ETA program but a “real-life” job placement at usually one to two (rarely three) Austrian secondary schools for 13 hours per week from October until the end of May. TAs are assigned mentor teachers who guide them and are fully insured and salaried instead of receiving a stipend.
Previous teaching experience is not required but can be beneficial – this includes (but is not limited to) tutoring, summer/language/sports camp counselor duties, YMCA involvement, church group leadership, Boy/Girl Scout leadership roles, previous TA jobs, or any other relevant career opportunities.
The application
Applicants will upload the following documents (in PDF format) to their profile after logging in and entering their information online – information on each item mentioned below can be found on our website in the dedicated section Application sections and materials:<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants/grant-de...>
* Curriculum vitae
* (Recent) proof of German proficiency (at least B1/ Intermediate Mid by the time of application), should not be older than two years by the time of application; the applicant’s exact level of proficiency at the time of application must be listed – “at least intermediate-mid” or “exceeds intermediate-mid” etc. do not suffice)
* Proof can either be an official certificate from a language exam provider (Goethe Institut etc.; not older than two years) or a signed letter on official letterhead from your university’s German department.
* Current or final transcript (Screenshots from student accounts do not suffice)
* Personal statement (should not exceed 1,000 words) on why your applicants are interested in this particular teaching opportunity; why in Austria specifically; what their future career goals would be; past experiences at home or abroad, qualifications, and motivations; what role the German language and Austrian culture play for them; why they would like to work at their preferred locations…
* Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers
* Applicants are asked to enter contact information of their recommenders into our system – when they click on “invite”, an automatic email will be triggered. This email will contain a link to a rating chart for you to complete and to upload a letter of recommendation.
* Signed application form (your applicant will be able to download and print this form after having completed all steps, sign it, and upload it as a final step before submitting)
* Optional: Proof of a teaching certificate (CELTA, etc.) if your student already has obtained one. If they are in the process of acquiring a certificate and will have obtained it by summer 2024, they should mention it in their personal statement!
We would ask you to please inform your students about this job opportunity! You can find more information about the USTA Program, including how to apply, on our website<https://www.fulbright.at/programs/in-austria/teaching-assistants/grant-de...>. Students are cordially invited to apply online via the USTA application website<https://www.usta-austria.at/> and to check frequently if any updates are posted.
Please find our new flyer about the 2024–25 USTA Program as attachment, which can be posted or distributed to interested students.
If you or your students have any questions on the program and the online application process, please do not hesitate to contact me (as responsible program officer) by email<mailto:khuetthaler@fulbright.at>.
I am also available for individual Zoom sessions requested by interested prospective applicants to answer questions, help with sorting out issues, or concerns if need be.
Thank you for your consideration!
Kind regards from Vienna,
Katharina
Katharina Hütthaler, MA
USTA Program Officer
EducationUSA Educational Adviser
Tel: +43-1-236 7878 - 11
Email: khuetthaler(a)fulbright.at<mailto:khuetthaler@fulbright.at>
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1 year, 6 months
UT Austin events with Thomas Meinecke: 1) Tomboy Revisited and 2) his new novel
by Devon Donohue-Bergeler
Hallo zusammen,
If anyone is interested in making the drive, you are welcome to attend these two events at the Department of Germanic Studies at UT Austin.
Viele Grüße,
Dr. D
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Stammtisch conversation hour, fall 2023: Wednesdays 3-4pm in MH 4.01.01
German Club, fall 2023: Thursdays 2:30-3:30pm, location TBD
Subscribe to the UTSA German list-serv<https://lists.it.utsa.edu/postorius/lists/german.lists.it.utsa.edu/> (info) and German Club GroupMe<https://groupme.com/join_group/90467044/tFIhb7qF> (student contact and conversations)
Study abroad in Dresden: summer 2024<https://studyabroad.utsa.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAng...>
Devon Donohue-Bergeler, Ph.D.
Professor of Instruction
Director of the German Program
Pronouns: she, her, hers
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dept. of Modern Languages and Literatures
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249-3209
MH 4.02.06
devon.donohue-bergeler(a)utsa.edu<mailto:devon.donohue-bergeler@utsa.edu>
UTSA Faculty Profile<https://colfa.utsa.edu/faculty/profiles/donohue-bergeler-devon.html>
Goethe Institute Coach Profile<https://www.goethe.de/ins/us/de/spr/unt/ffd/opd/coa/oco.html>
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From: Kit Belgum <belgum(a)austin.utexas.edu>
Please see the two events with author Thomas Meinecke that will take place (in German) here at UT in about a month. These are open to you and your students (and anyone else you think might be interested).
Best,
Kit
Tomboy Revisited
Reading and discussion with Thomas Meinecke
Event is in German
October 30, 2023
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
BUR 337
University of Texas at Austin
Thomas Meinecke's second novel, "Tomboy" (1997), is considered today in the German-speaking world as the first "theory novel" and simultaneously as one of the earliest ones that earnestly engages with Judith Butler's deconstructive feminism, apart from the more satirical genre of the "campus novel." Science fiction, quite literally. Meinecke's subsequent novels, despite various thematic directions, remained methodologically and politically committed to Butler's theorems. The characters in Meinecke's novels engage in conversations within the narrative, which is written in the present tense, discussing the current developments in Queer Studies, occasionally even challenging Butler. Meinecke's penchant for pop culture references means that ideologically contaminated passages, such as misogynistic narratives from the early 20th century, also flow through his novels. This fact led to "Tomboy" receiving a trigger warning in Warwick, UK. It will be interesting to engage with the author in this event about such currents and undercurrents.
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Texas Germans in Thomas Meinecke's newest novel
Reading and discussion with Thomas Meinecke
Event is in German
November 1, 2023
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
BUR 337
University of Texas at Austin
The "Lateiner" colonies, or, utopian colonies, established by idealistic German immigrants in the mid-19th century in central Texas, form a recurring motif in Thomas Meinecke's novels. He has researched this topic multiple times in Texas, speaking with the descendants of communist communes (mostly in Texas German), recording many interviews with them, and also searching for and finding sources in Texan libraries. Excursions into the Hill Country led him to places like Bettina on the Llano River, named after the German poet Bettina von Arnim. Standing on the abandoned bluff of the settlement, which was abandoned after only a year, you can see the ruins of a stone house nearby, most likely the schoolhouse of the neighboring town of Leiningen. Cut. Thomas Meinecke's next novel begins in front of the Hotel zur Post in Amorbach, Odenwald, the favorite place of Theodor W. Adorno, but it soon encounters the ruling Leiningen family residing in the town, as it immediately becomes clear that they were central figures in the "Association for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas." In this event, Thomas Meinecke will provide insight into his current work on this novel.
1 year, 6 months