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Oświadczenie amerykanistów z Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego w sprawie przedstawiania w polskich mediach protestów Black Lives Matter
June 13, 2020
My, niżej podpisani amerykaniści i amerykanistki z Ośrodka Studiów Amerykańskich Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego i innych jednostek UW wyrażamy naszą solidarność z pokojowymi protestami Black Lives Matter w Stanach Zjednoczonych i na świecie. Jednocześnie wyrażamy głębokie zaniepokojenie sposobem relacjonowania wydarzeń zachodzących w Stanach Zjednoczonych, przedstawiania i percepcji Afroamerykanów oraz brakiem pogłębionej refleksji na temat kwestii podziałów rasowych w USA.
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Statement regarding the representation of the Black Lives Matter protests in Polish media
June 9, 2020
We, the undersigned Americanists of the American Studies Center and others affiliated with the University of Warsaw, express our solidarity with the peaceful protesters in the USA and around the world. Black Lives Matter. We fully support the ongoing struggle against racism and injustice in the US recently intensified by the death of George Floyd. It is clear that critical changes are needed within […]
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18th Transatlantic Symposium Online
June 6, 2020
The 18th Transatlantic Symposium “The Legacy and Presence of Colonialism in the Transatlantic World” took place online on June 5, 2020. More than twenty students from University of Warsaw, Humboldt University Berlin, and Oregon State University at Corvallis shared their pre-recorded presentations and articles, which they later discussed during the online meeting.
Year 2019/2020
June 9: On Looting Black Bodies and the Social Contract in America
June 9, 2020
The mainstream coverage of the protests triggered by the death of George Floyd, racist cliches in the social media, and the alarming comments of politicians reveal the urgent need to discuss the tensions and mechanisms that contribute to the situation now happening all over the United States. This panel is our modest attempt to struggle with ignorance.
Year 2019/2020
June 5: The Day of the Hybrids
June 5, 2020
Weird Fictions Research Group is inviting students and early career researchers interested in all types of weird fictions to participate in online workshops and lecture on hybrids and monsters! Together we will work on the ‘monstrous,’ unfinished texts and discuss the anxieties concerning them.
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Important issues for the end of the spring semester
May 27, 2020
Keep updated with new developments and rules for our academic life and activities. The most important issues for now are: language exams, exam session, registration, end-of-semester questionnaire and the OSA Library operation.
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ASC promo clip
May 29, 2020
The ASC offers a unique, interdisciplinary American Studies program and is is one of the biggest American Studies institutions in Europe. Check out what to expect as a student of the ASC!
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Latest information and advice for the UW community during the coronavirus pandemic
May 22, 2020
On 21st May, the UW rector issued a new order on rules for studying and working at UW. Online teaching and learning will continue, except classes which cannot be conducted remotely. It is possible to work from home, according to a duty system or flexible working hours. The health, safety and well-being of members of the UW community remain the university’s priority.
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Prof. Paweł Frelik to conduct NCN-funded research project
May 20, 2020
We are proud to announce that Prof. Paweł Frelik’s research project, entitled “Digital Weather: Speculative Video Games and Climate,” will be funded by the National Science Center as part of the OPUS 18 scheme.
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News from the Rector
May 18, 2020
Most important issues covered by Rector Choińska-Mika during her meeting with students on 14 May 2020.
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Welcome Point UW
May 15, 2020
Welcome Point UW zaprasza Was na spotkanie informacyjne online poświęcone tematowi legalizacji pobytu w Polsce, które zostanie poprowadzone przez Stowarzyszenie Interwencji Prawnej.
Year 2019/2020
June 4: U.S. Foreign Policy in Eastern and Central Europe
June 4, 2020
Richard Payne-Holmes, an External Political Unit Chief at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, during his presentation will speak about the U.S. Foreign Policy in Eastern and Central Europe.
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The Online Exam Session
May 11, 2020
We are slowly but surely approaching the closing of the spring semester classes and getting ready for the exam session. We already know that we should carry out all our exams online, according to the Rector’s order no. 84 of 4 May 2020. It means, we need to start preparations to organize the session efficiently and successfully. It means, we need to start preparations to organize the session efficiently and successfully.
American Studies Colloquium Series
May 28: An Erotic Toolkit: Asexual and Aromantic Critiques of Heteronormativity
May 28, 2020
This talk will explore the feminist, queer, and anti-racist tradition of the erotic, drawing on Audre Lorde’s work in particular. Ela Przybylo will discuss how the erotic provides a distinct model for theorizing relating that creates space for the inclusion of asexuality and challenges compulsory sexuality.
Year 2019/2020
May 14: The Role of Congressional Oversight in Foreign Affairs
May 14, 2020
Esther Bell, an Economic Officer at the U.S. Embassy Warsaw, during her presentation will speak about The Role of Congressional Oversight in Foreign Affairs.
American Studies Colloquium Series
May 12: Global Brooklyn
May 12, 2020
In his lecture, Mateusz Halawa will talk about transnational aesthetic regime of urban consumption. Global Brooklyn is not only the title of his soon-to-be-published book, but also a metaphor used to essentialize the unprecedented circulation of visual styles, flavors, practices and values – all carefully designed and masterfully instagrammed – that have been sweeping the world and shaping food cultures.