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Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies (DPL) at the University of Basel offers doctoral students in literary studies and related fields an intensively supervised, interphilological doctoral program. More
Courses
Selected courses enable students to look beyond their own discipline in order to discover common interests, broaden their professional horizons, and establish social contacts. These include recurring doctoral colloquia, study and networking days, and retreats. In addition, once a year, the doctoral program funds a Seminar in Cultural Practice, which provides insights into various aspects of the literary market. More
Start-Up Grants (Deadline: Nov 18, 2023)
Each year, the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies awards up to three one-year start-up grants. These allow promising young researchers to develop their dissertation project and apply for follow-up funding at appropriate places. More
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Interested? Learn more about the application process. More
Contact
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies
Dr. Dr. Christian Hänggi
University of Basel
English Department, Office 21a
Nadelberg 6
4051 Basel
E-mail: dok-lit@clutterunibas.ch
News
Start-up Grants, CHF 30,000 each: Call for Applications
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 30,000 start: 1 April 2024).
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Jodok Trösch's "Wildes Übersetzen" published
Dr. Jodok Trösch develops a theory of wild translation and describes procedures of translation used as a generative mechanism to produce independent literary texts. "Wildes Übersetzen. Zu Theorie und Geschichte eines literarischen…
/ Studies, People
Beastly Writing: DPL Members Teach Course About Literary Representation of Animals
The pilot event in the fall 2023 semester is funded by the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies.
/ Research, Doctorate/PhD, People
Sina Dell'Anno's "satura - Monstrous Writing in Antiquity and Enlightenment" is published
In her dissertation written as a member of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies, alumna Dr. Sina Dell'Anno examined the textual tradition of "satura." Now her work has been published in the series "Theory of Prose" by De Gruyter Verlag.
/ Research, Doctorate/PhD, People
Lea Liese's "Mediologie der Anekdote" published
In her dissertation, "Mediology of the Anecdote," written as part of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies, alumna Dr. Lea Liese examines the anecdotal as a mode of writing and storytelling./ Studies, Doctorate/PhD
Recommended Courses Spring Semester 2023
New course recommendations online./ Research, Doctorate/PhD
New Start-up Grants, CHF 30,000 each
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 30,000 start: 1 October 2023).
/ News, Research, Doctorate/PhD, People
Gunnar Lenz publishes "Der andere Sozrealismus"
The alumnus of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies publishes his dissertation with Böhlau Verlag in Cologne.
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Prix Chalumeau for Jérôme Laubner's dissertation
Graduate of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies receives Prize in Sexual Sciences.2 Start-Up Grants, CHF 30,000 each
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 30,000.Past events
Location:
Maiengasse 51, Raum 105
Organizer:
Französisches Seminar
International conference: Tasting Funny – Drôle de goût
Location:
Haus Cresta, Conters
Organizer:
Tammy Imboden
Writing Retreat in Prättigau
Barbecue
Study and Networking Day
Location:
Helsinki Klub, Zürich
Thomas Pynchon's music live
Location:
Alte Universität Basel (Rheinsprung), Hörsaal
Faking Sense of War: The Russian Digital Propaganda Strategy
End-of-year dinner
DPL Retreat: October 28/29, 2022
Digital Research in Old Norse Studies: Data Management and Infrastructure Needs
Location:
Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 001
Organizer:
Seminar für Iberoromanistik, Bony Flückiger
Cine y cultura peruana contemporánea
Doctoral Program in Literary Studies | University of Basel | Dr. Dr. Christian Hänggi | Nadelberg 6 | 4051 Basel dpl.dslw.unibas.ch, dok-lit@clutterunibas.ch