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Forging New Alliances – The Research Training Group minor cosmopolitanisms wants to encourage dialogue
Cosmopolitans are at home everywhere; the world is their home. Neighbors, friends, like-minded people, and peers all around. A charming idea that, in... more
One Problem, Many Perspectives – How Irene Heidt Teaches Prospective English Language Teachers to Understand Racism from a Critical Perspective
Innovative teaching projects 2022 Racism is a problem. Especially for those who experience it every day and suffer from its manifold forms and consequences. However, overcoming racism... more
Education for Sustainable Development – International Summer School for Future Teachers
The international Summer School “Teaching the SDGs - Education for Sustainable Development and Global Citizenship,” which will take place from August... more
The Perfect Community – Verena Adamik analyzes utopian communities in US American literature
In the realm of utopia, everything is supposedly better: There is no injustice or oppression but fair work, sufficient food, education, and life... more
Not a “Single Story” – How a German-Israeli COIL Project Helps Participants Overcome Stereotypes
“Power is the ability not just to tell the story of another person, but to make it the definitive story of that person.” This is an insight that... more
America between slavery and democracy – Hannah Spahn researches nineteenth-century African American literature
An equestrian statue divided the US in the summer of 2017. It is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and depicts General Robert E. Lee, commander of... more
Up on the road: online Diary Nigeria – October, 20th 2017
October, 20th – Ibadan Today is the last day of our Nigeria adventure. We eat a last breakfast at the alumni restaurant, before we say goodbye to... more
Up on the road: online Diary Nigeria – October, 15th 2017
October, 15th – Osogbo We spent the night at Nike's guest house at the outskirts of the town Osogbo. The owner of it is the lovely artist who we met... more
Up on the road: online Diary Nigeria – October, 14th 2017
October, 14th – Ibadan „Spirituality is not about race, it is about soul.“ Priestess Doyin about her mother Susanne Wenger. Today is a very... more