The atrocities of war are unspeakable, but what of their effects on the offspring of notorious characters in history? In 1985, Rolf Mengele, the son of the notorious Auschwitz “Angel of Death” Josef Mengele, revealed that he had visited his father in Brazil in the 1970s. In 1987, German writer Peter Schneider wrote a story called “Vati” (German equivalent of “Daddy”), which, though fictionalized, was clearly based on the Mengele’s story. Over...
What does the academic job market actually look like for doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences? How does it work? What are the secret rituals and venerated traditions? How is the job market process different today than it was ten years ago? In this discussion-based presentation, we explore the nitty-gritty of the experience of being on the academic job market, in the hopes of demystifying it for up-and-coming scholars and teachers. Potential topics include: close-reading...
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's German Chancellor Fellowship allows you to conduct an independent project at a host institution, in cooperation with a host in Germany you have selected for one year. The project should involve original exploration of a topic or issue, or research in the your respective field of interest. Projects should be of relevance to modern societies, have a long-term and visible impact, and help to advance your career and professional development. Through...
