The DDGC Blog
est. 2017
Introducing the DDGC Research Cooperatives: Infrastructures for Relational and Transformative German Studies
The DDGC Research Co-Ops offer new forms for relational German Studies.
“The Hill We Climb”
Nina Simon reflects on translation discourses in Germany and Gorman’s translators.
Working Toward More Just Outcomes in Language and Culture Studies: A Report and Resources from the 2023 DDGC Conference
Report and final outcomes document from the 2023 DDGC Conference dedicated to outcomes and assessments in language and culture studies.
Organizing for Social Change – A Mini Resource Library
Ervin Malakaj writes about community organizing and provides a list of resources to form a collective for social change.
Making Space for Unwellness, Crip Time, and Carework: Resources and Tools for Building Accessibility and Mutual Aid Into the Classroom
Maggie Rosenau shares thoughts and resources for unwellness, crip time, and carework in the classroom.
DDGC Mutual Aid Network Log Report: July 2021–July 2022
The DDGC Mutual Aid Network update on their work.
An Interview with Fulbright Noir
Fulbright Noir is a platform and community that aims to increase representation within the Fulbright Program by featuring the work of and creating a network of Black Fulbrighters.
Resonanzen: Eine Reflexion
Jeannette Oholi’s Bericht über ihre Teilnahme am Schwarzen Literaturfestival “Resonanzen.”
Her View From Work: One Professor’s Thoughts on Burnout and Questions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
It all begins with an idea.
DDGC Mutual Aid Organizing Principles
Kiley Kost reflects on the organizing principles for the DDGC Mutual Aid Network. The post provides a set of critical questions intended to guide others interested in forming their own collective.
BGHRA, DDGC, and WiG Joint Statement Declaring Support and Solidarity with Trans People
BGHRA, DDGC, and WiG leadership express our support of and solidarity with trans peoples within our institutions and fields, our local communities, and beyond.
DDGC Steering Committee Statement in Solidarity with the Peoples of Ukraine
In alignment with our DDGC Guiding Principles, we offer this list of action items to our broader DDGC community and those beyond.
How Might Memory Studies Matter Today?
Jason Groves reflects on the relevance of memory studies in our time.
Call for Expressions of Interest: Editorial Collective for DDGC Blog
We are looking for people who are interested in joining the editorial collective for the DDGC Blog.
Comics Studies in German Studies
Olivia Albiero and Elizabeth ‘Biz’ Nijdam reflect on comics studies. Over the last decade comics studies has succeeded in establishing itself in German studies (or maybe it is the other way around?), having generally become an accepted field of study in our discipline.
On Humanity in the Humanities: Statement of Guidelines for Job Postings on the DDGC Listserv
We, the members of the DDGC collective, wish to reaffirm our commitment to center the humanity of colleagues placed into contingent precarity at institutions of higher learning. Here are some guidelines for posting jobs on the listserv.
DDGC Town Hall: Labor Justice in German Studies
The inaugural DDGC Town Hall with a focus on labor justice in German studies and the humanities.