American Studies Colloquium Series
November 22, 2021
Katrin Smiet’s lecture is devoted to the unstable category of ‘womanhood’ discussed from the perspective of power structures. This talk traces the feminist thinkers of the late 20th century to discover different answers to Sojourner Truth’s question: ‘Ain’t I a woman?’
American Studies Colloquium Series
November 21, 2021
What is it that sham ruins ruin? This talk focuses on a number of American sham ruins, and new meaning they impose. The reevaluation of sham ruins helps in understanding what makes a freshly minted broken object attractive in any period.
American Studies Colloquium Series
November 18, 2021
In this talk, Michał Choiński will demonstrate how stylometric study of literature may help more traditional, qualitative approaches to American literature by regrouping texts based on their regional affiliation, tracing an editor in a text and solving the issue of problematic authorship.
December 2, 2021
Due to the worsening pandemic situation, the ASC is switching to remote-only teaching from Monday, December 6 until December 17, 2021.
November 25, 2021
The ASC Director’s wishes all students and workers good health, loads of optimism, and every success!
November 12, 2021
The Council of the Institute of the Americas and Europe passed a resolution about the humanitarian crisis on the Poland-Belarus border.
October 29, 2021
Matthew Chambers has been awarded a research grant from the IDUB for his project Bookshops and Networks of Social Engagement: BOOKNET.
October 13, 2021
The ASC Students’ Union invites all students to get involved by submitting your candidacy in the upcoming elections.
October 8, 2021
MA I students are welcome to join the Practical Project Group entitled “Creative Education” run by the Volunteer Centre of the University of Warsaw.
October 6, 2021
OHS training for students starting their education at the University of Warsaw in the academic year 2021/2022.
September 27, 2021
Professor William Glass has been presented with a special award in recognition of his teaching work.
