AAAS

Annual Conference “American Studies as Vulnerability Studies?” – Graz 2020

The cutting-edge yet under-theorized topic of vulnerability in American Studies was at the core of discussions at the 47th annual conference of the Austrian Association for American Studies. The conference took place virtually from October 30-31, 2020, and was hosted by the University of Graz. (more…)

AAAS25. June 2020

Call for Papers

Annual Fulbright Prize in American Studies in Cooperation with the AAAS

Fulbright Austria is pleased to announce that it will grant an annual award for the best thesis in American studies. This award is based on an annual competition managed by the Austrian Association for American Studies. The Fulbright Prize is a means of acknowledging the enduring importance of American studies…

AAAS25. June 2020

News and Events

AAAS Position Statement Against Racism and Institutionalized Violence

The Austrian Association for American Studies (AAAS) stands with the protest around the globe in demanding an end to racism and institutionalized violence against people of color. The horrific killing of George Floyd on 25 May 2020 – and every death before and after – compels us to speak out…

AAAS22. June 2020

Call for Papers

Annual Conference “Mediating Mountains” – Innsbruck 2019

"Mediating Mountains" was the topic of the 46th annual conference of the Austrian Associataion for American Studies (AAAS). It took place from November 22-24, 2019, at the University of Innsbruck. (more…)

AAAS20. November 2018

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Open Letter to the President of Austria and the Representatives of the Austrian Government

In August 2018, the Federation of Austrian Scientific Societies (VWGÖ) has published an open letter to President Alexander Van der Bellen, Chancellor Sebastian Kurz, Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache (more…)

AAAS19. September 2018

AAAS Conference News and Events

Annual Conference: “American Im/Mobilities” – Vienna 2018

The 45th AAAS conference will take place from November 16-18, 2018, in Vienna. The conference will explore "American Im/Mobilities." Scholars interested in presenting a paper can submit their proposals until May 15, 2018. (more…)

AAAS13. February 2018

Publications

“Space Oddities”: New Volume of the Book Series American Studies in Austria

Space Oddities: Difference and Identity in the American City is the latest volume of the book series American Studies in Austria. The book was edited by Stefan L. Brandt and Michale Fuchs. (more…)

AAAS12. February 2018

AAAS Conference News and Events

“Where Are You Going – Where Have You Been?” – Salzburg 2017

In 2017, the 44th annual conference of the Austrian Association for American studies explored "The Changing Nature of American Studies." The conference took place on November 3-5, at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg. (more…)

AAAS22. October 2017

AAAS Conference News and Events

America Through the Small Screen – Innsbruck 2016

"America Through the Small Screen" was the topic of the 43rd annual conference of the AAAS. The event took place in Innsbruck on November 11-13, 2016. (more…)

AAAS12. September 2016

AAAS Conference News and Events

Soundscapes and Sonic Cultures in America – Graz 2015

From November 6-8, 2015, the 42nd annual conference of the AAAS took place in Graz. The topic of the international conference was "Soundscapes and Sonic Cultures in America." (more…)

AAAS12. October 2015

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