Dear ASC Students,
In the Fall semester 2020-21 almost all ASC instruction will be remote. This applies to large lectures, reading classes, proseminars and seminars. Unlike Physics, Biology, or Chemistry programs, American Studies do not require labs or the use of specialised equipment. In our case forcing elaborate hybrid
There may be some unique special arrangements for some freshers—that is, BA-level 1-year students—but they will be voluntary and only for some courses.
Of course, students seeking in-person contact with the faculty will be able to make an appointment. Some will be able to work with the faculty individually and in very small groups; but these arrangements will have to be voluntary too for both students and the faculty, and accepted by the ASC authorities.
Of course, the ASC is not switching to remote teaching for good but only for as long as it is necessary due to the pandemic. The ASC will return to in-person instruction as soon as possible, hopefully in the spring of 2021. In fact, many facilities of our building at Ksawerow are now being renovated and we are eager to return.
