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This comprehensive course introduces students to the fundamentals of the interdisciplinary field of North American Studies. “Understanding North America” (UNA) follows a two-semester format, with the first part (UNA-A) covering the disciplines of literary studies, cultural studies, and history. The second part (UNA-B) will be offered during the summer term and expands the overall framework with the disciplinary perspectives of sociology, economics, and political science. While UNA is one of the most challenging courses at the John F. Kennedy-Institute, it will reward students with insights into multiple disciplines along with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for further studies.
32 Class schedule
Regular appointments
Fri, 2025-10-17 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 12:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-10-17 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-10-24 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-10-31 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-11-14 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-21 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-11-28 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2025-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-12-12 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2025-12-19 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-09 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-16 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-01-23 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
-1.2009 großer Hörsaal (UG) (Fabeckstr. 23/25)
Fri, 2026-01-30 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-02-06 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
Fri, 2026-02-13 14:00 - 16:00
Lecturers:
Prof. Dr. Birte Wege
PD Dr. Martin Lüthe
Prof. Dr. Sönke Kunkel
Location:
340 Hörsaal (Lansstr. 7 / 9)
