CfP: Media, American Culture, and Global Perspective: Images, Ideas, and Illusion

Croatian Association for American Studies 11^th annual conference Media, American Culture, and Global Perspective: Images, Ideas, and Illusion was held on March 31, 2023 at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Rijeka, Croatia. The keynote speaker was Dr. Denise Pilato, professor emerita from Eastern Michigan University. Read more

“You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” – A Panel to Commemorate Howard Zinn (1922–2010)

On December 6, 2022, the Center for North American Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Osijek and the Center for American Studies of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Belgrade co-organized a Zoom panel titled “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” to mark the centenary of Howard Zinn’s birth. The featured speakers were Dr. Branimir Janković (University of Zagreb), Dr. Vjeran Pavlaković (University of Rijeka), Dr. Luka Pejić (University of Osijek), and Dr. Vukašin Zorić (University of Belgrade). The panel’s host and moderator was Dr. Luka Pejić. The videorecording of the event is available here.

“Writing a True Story: Narrative, Truth, and the Experience of Writing” – A Lecture by Professor Robert Yagelski

On October 5, 2022, Professor Robert Yagelski from the University at Albany delivered an inspiring lecture titled “Writing a True Story: Narrative, Truth, and the Experience of Writing.” The lecture was organized by Dr. Jasna Poljak Rehlicki. Read more

Breaking Stereotypes in American Popular Culture

Croatian Association for American Studies 10^th Annual Workshop Breaking Stereotypes in American Popular Culture was held at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Osijek, Croatia, 9-10 September 2022. The Book of Abstracts and conference photos are available here and here.

Cody McClain Brown – Guest Lecture

On May 27, 2022, as part of our Center’s 2022 Research Project, Cody McClain Brown gave an inspiring online lecture to undergraduate students of English at the Department of English of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Osijek. The lecture was organized by Dr. Jadranka Zlomislić.

Jamie K. Oxendine – Guest Lecture

On May 19, 2022, students taking Multicultural Literature in English and American Indian Literature had a unique opportunity to virtually meet Jamie K. Oxendine, member of the Lumbee tribe of North Carolina, who gave an interesting talk and introduced them to remarkable designs and body decoration of the South East Woodland Native Americans of natural, animal, and spiritual origins. The event was organized by Dr. Sanja Runtić.

American literature / Culture in the European context: Cody McClain Brown’s Chasing a Croatian Girl: A Survivor’s Tale – Guest Lecture at the University of Pécs

On February 24, 2022, Dr. Jadranka Zlomislić gave a public lecture titled “American literature / Culture in the European context: Cody McClain Brown’s Chasing a Croatian Girl: A Survivor’s Tale” at the Department of English Literatures and Cultures, Institute of English Studies, University of Pécs. The lecture was organized by our Hungarian colleague and member of our Center, Dr. Lívia Szélpál.

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