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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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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Space Oddities – Graz 2014

"Space Oddities – Urbanity, American Identity, and Cultural Exchange" was the topic of the 41st annual AAAS conference. The event took place on November 21-23, 2014, at the University of Graz. (more…)

AAAS14. October 2014

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“American Utopias” – Salzburg 2013

"American Utopias" was the topic of the 40th annual conference of the AAAS. The international conference took place on November 8-10, 2013, at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg. (more…)

AAAS15. October 2013

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Cultures in Conflict / Conflicting Cultures – Zurich 2012

From November 9-10, 2012, an international conference by the Austrian Association for American Studies and the Swiss Association for North American Studies explored "Cultures in Conflict / Conflicting Cultures." The event was hosted at the University of Zurich. (more…)

AAAS15. October 2012

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Is It ‘Cause It’s Cool? – Salzburg 2011

"Is It 'Cause It's Cool? Affective Encounters with American Culture" was the topic of the 38th annual conference of the AAAS. The event took place on November 4-6, 2011, at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg. (more…)

AAAS14. November 2011

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The Visual Culture of Modernism – Innsbruck 2010

"The Visual Culture of Modernism" was the topic of a Conference by the Austrian Association for American Studies and the Swiss Association for North American Studies. The event took place on November 12-14, 2010, at the University of Innsbruck. (more…)

AAAS15. October 2010

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