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Start-up Grants (CHF 32,000)

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 32,000.

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DPL graduate Dr. Katienegnimin Seydou KONATE has published his monograph "Humanity, Nature, Ecological Issues and Challenges: An Ecocritical Study of Ivorian Children's Literature" (Entremises Éditions).

The book examines representations of the relationship between humans and nature in Ivorian children's literature from an ecocritical perspective. It explores how literary works for young readers depict nature, animals, and ecosystems while…

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DPL member Arthur Houplain is publishing the anthology "À tâtons. L’obscurité dans les arts et la littérature" as (co-)editor

Trop souvent réduite à un envers négatif de la clarté et du visible, l’obscurité s’avère remarquablement féconde dans les domaines artistique et littéraire. C’est cette fécondité qui est explorée à partir d’oeuvres provenant d’époques…

Start-up Grants (CHF 32,000)

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for one or two one-year start-up grants of CHF 32,000.

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Daniela Keller published "Anglo-German Entanglements in English Fiction: From the Cold War to Brexit"

DPL graduate Daniela Keller publishes her monograph, in which she uses diffractive readings of seven English novels to re-examine the deeply interwoven and constantly evolving relationship between England and Germany.

Start-up Grants (CHF 32,000)

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for two one-year start-up grants of CHF 32,000.

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Former DPL member Judith Müller is (co-)editor of two special issues in the field of Jewish literary studies

Naharaim. Journal of German-Jewish Literature and Cultural History 18,2. Special Issue. Encounters between Hebrew and German: Literary Cross-Cultural Relations 1900-2024. Edited by Judith Müller To the publisher's website Between…

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Tina Sommavilla veröffentlicht "Andere Zustände"

DPL-Absolventin Tina Sommavilla veröffentlicht ihre Monographie zu Psychopathologie, Primitivismus und Mystik bei Kubin, Broch und Musil, die sie im Rahmen des DPL als Dissertation geschrieben hat.

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New Coordinator: Tim Hofmann

Tim Hofmann takes over the coordination office on April 1, 2025.

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Start-up Grant (CHF 30,000)

The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies of the University of Basel calls for applications for a one-year start-up grant of CHF 30,000.

Upcoming Events

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30 Oct 2026
Time: 17:30

Location: Cargobar (St. Johanns-Rheinweg 46)

Stammtisch (Get-Together)

Join us for our Stammtisch at the Cargobar. Drop by, stay as long as you like, and feel free to bring along anyone who'd like to join.
31 Oct 2026
Time: 14:00
Events, Other events

Halloween 2026: "Unlesbar" & Visit to Dead Poets

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This Halloween, we're heading to Zurich: First, we'll visit the exhibition "Unlesbar" at the Strauhof literature museum, followed by a detour to the Cabaret Voltaire, the birthplace of Dada. As darkness falls, we'll wander through the…
13 Nov 2026
Time: 10:00  - 16:00
Events, Informational event, Guest lecture / Talk, Continuing Education

What’s next? Career prospects for linguists and literary PhD scholars at the Department of Languages and Literatures

Under the theme “What’s Next?”, this event—held in collaboration with the HPSL—explores career prospects for doctoral students in literary studies. In addition to presentations by university representatives and a keynote by Christian Weibel…
27 Nov 2026
Time: 17:30

Location: Cargobar (St. Johanns-Rheinweg 46)

Stammtisch (Get-Together)

Join us for our Stammtisch at the Cargobar. Drop by, stay as long as you like, and feel free to bring along anyone who'd like to join.

Past Events

13 May 2024
Time: 10:00  - 17:30

Location: Regenzzimmer 111 / Seminarraum 106

Study and Networking Day

This year's study and networking day is organized by DPL members Ella Imgrüth and Emmanuel Heman and features a workshop on close reading.
30 Apr 2024
Time: 18:15

Location: Kollegienhaus, Hörsaal 001

Public event

Conversatorio: Retratos del Perú en la narrativa de Karina Pacheco

Karina Pacheco: El año del viento
Evento organizado por la doctoranda Bony Flückiger, miembro del DPL, y con el auspicio de la Embajada del Perú en Suiza.
09 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2023
Time: 14:00  - 13:30

Symposium: Decolonial Imaginaries in Literary and Urban Studies

A two-day symposium co-organised by doctoral students Tamara Dima Imboden and Andreea Midvighi.
27 Oct 2023
Time: 19:15  - 20:45

Location: Englisches Seminar, Grosser Hörsaal, Nadelberg 6, Basel

Fremdmat Heimheit: Performance & Entretien

Podiumsdiskussion mit Halyna Petrosaniak, Marina Skalova und Goran Vulović. Vorwort: Thomas Fritz Maier, Moderation: Anna Hodel.
27 Oct 2023 - 28 Oct 2023
Time: 13:00  - 17:00

Location: Schloss Münchenwiler

Organizer: Doktoratsprogramm Literaturwissenschaft

Retreat of the Doctoral Program

This year's retreat of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies will take place on October 27 and 28 at Münchenwiler Castle.
23 Oct 2023
Time: 18:15  - 19:45

Location: Alte Universität, Rheinsprung 9, 4051 Basel, Seminar room -201

Public event

The Virtual East: Eastern European Video Game Landscapes

Public Lecture by Gernot Howanitz (Universität Innsbruck)
14 Sep 2023 - 16 Sep 2023
Time: 11:00  - 13:00

Location: Maiengasse 51, Raum 105

Organizer: Französisches Seminar

Congress / Conference / Symposium

International conference: Tasting Funny – Drôle de goût

Tasting funny - Drôle de goût
A three-day international conference on humor and taste with a rich smorgasbord of contributions.
28 Aug 2023 - 03 Sep 2023
Time: 10:00  - 16:00

Location: Haus Cresta, Conters

Organizer: Tammy Imboden

Writing Retreat in Prättigau

Conters, Prättigau
The Doctoral Program in Literary Studies is testing a new format.
25 May 2023
Time: 18:15  - 22:00
Other events

Barbecue

It's time for some serious sizzling!
02 May 2023
Events, Colloquium, Workshop

Study and Networking Day

The Study and Networking Day of the Doctoral Program in Literary Studies will be held on May 2.

Doctoral Program in Literary Studies | University of Basel | Dr. Tim Hofmann | Nadelberg 4, Büro 202 | 4051 Basel dpl.dslw.unibas.ch, dok-lit@unibas.ch

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