Focus Spring 1999.tif 98 99 Focus on Literatur Contributors CHRISTINA FREI is A.B.D. in the German Department at the Uni­ versity of California at Davis. Her dissertation is entided: "Gender, Pedagogy, and Literary Societies: The Education of Women in Georg Philipp Harsdorffer's Frauenzimmer Gesprachspiele (1641-1648)." Frei's interests include pedagogical applications of technology. She has co­ authored a computer program on CD-ROM to accompany the third edition of Deutsch Na Klar! Frei also works as a freelance author with McGraw-Hill, writing testing banks for the new textbook Focus Deutsch. STEFAN HOPPNER-STONE studied German Literature, history, and linguistics at various universities in Germany, the US., and Switzer­ land. He holds a Magister in German and history from the Albert­ Ludwigs-Universitat in Freiburg, Germany. Since 1997, he has been a doctoral student of German at the University of Oregon. He is cur­ rently working on his dissertation dealing with the design of utopian islands in works by William Shakepeare, Peter Greenaway, Johann Gottfried Schnabel, and Arno Schmidt. BRITTA KALLIN received her M.A. in German Literature from the University of Cincinnati in 1994 and completed her Staatsexamen at the University of Hamburg in 1995. She is now A.B.D. in the German Department at the University of Cincinnati. Currently, she is writing on her dissertation entitled: "Staging Ethnicity and Gender: German­ language Drama by Female Playwrights (1990-1995)." Kallin's research interests include 18th through 20th century theater, women's litera­ ture, gender and post-colonial studies. 98 Focus on Literatur 99 Contributors CHRISTINA FREI is A.B.D. in the German Department at the Uni­ versity of California at Davis. Her dissertation is entided: "Gender, Pedagogy, and Literary Societies: The Education of Women in Georg Philipp Harsdorffer's Frauenzimmer Gesprdchspiele (1641-1648)." F rei's interests include pedagogical applications of technology. She has co­ authored a computer program on CD-ROM to accompany the third edition of Deutsch Na Klar! Frei also works as a freelance author with McGraw-Hill, writing testing banks for the new textbook Focus Deutsch. STEFAN HOPPNER-STONE studied German Literature, history, and linguistics at various universities in Germany, the US., and Switzer­ land. He holds a Magister in German and history from the Albert­ Ludwigs-Universitat in Freiburg, Germany. Since 1997, he has been a doctoral student of German at the University of Oregon . He is cur­ rently working on his dissertation dealing with the design of utopian islands in works by William Shakepeare, Peter Greenaway, Johann Gottfried Schnabel, and Arno Schmidt. BRITTA KALLIN received her M.A. in German Literature from the University of Cincinnati in 1994 and completed her Staatsexamen at the University of Hamburg in 1995. She is now A.B.D. in the German Department at the University of Cincinnati. Currently, she is writing on her dissertation entitled: "Staging Ethnicity and Gender: German­ language Drama by Female Playwrights (1990-1995)." Kallin's research interests include 18th through 20th century theater, women's litera­ ture, gender and post-colonial studies. 100 101 Announcements CALL FOR REVlEWERS The purpose of the book review section is to introduce our reader­ ship to primary works of German-language literature published within the last three years. Our aim is not to pass critical judgment on a par­ ticular work. Instead we seek to discuss the work thematically and stylistically and, when possible, to contextualize the work within the author's oeuvre or its respective genre. We have the cooperation of major German, Austrian, and Swiss publishers, and can provide re­ . . Vlew coples. Although we will gladly consider unsolicited book reviews, we prefer to operate from a pool of known reviewers. If you are interested in reviewing books for Focus on Literatur, please send us the following information: N arne and Address: Institution: Area(s) of Interest: Are you currently researching or writing an MA Thesis or PhD Dis­ sertation? If so, what is your topic? Your projected date of degree completion: Do you know of a work which Focus on Literatur should review? SUBMISSIONS REQUESTED DON'T LET YOUR SCHOLARLY EFFORTS LANGUISH IN A DESK DRAWER! Dust off your old seminar papers, condense your MA thesis, or re ­ work that chapter that doesn't fit in your dissertation into a publica ­ tion-quality manuscript and send it to Focus on Literatur. Submissions demonstrating original scholarship in any area of German-language literature-from feminist criticism to comp lit to film studies to whatever-will be considered for publication. We also publish interviews with German-speaking writers. Please submit papers in triplicate. Manuscrip~s should be ca. 10­ 20 pages in length (interviews 4-8 pages) , double spaced, and they should follow the MLA Style Manual guidelines . The manuscript should be prepared so that it can be read anonymously. Focus on Literatur appears in Spring and Fall, but submissions are accepted at any time. Inquiries and submissions should be made to the following address. Focus on Literatur, PO Box 210372 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH 45221-0372. You can also reach us at focusonlit@hotmail.com. CALL FOR ESSAYS In addition to being a forum for graduate student research on literary topics, Focus on Literatur also seeks to engage readers in constructive dialogue on current issues in German studies, with particular refer­ ence to the effect recent trends have on the graduate students who represent the future of the profession. The average graduate student spends four to seven years post-BA earning the doctoral degree, yet during this time issues facing these students are usually addressed only within their own universities or individual departments at best. Aside from selected sessions at the MLA Convention, there are essentially no avenues for intercollegiate discussion amongst students. To help fill this communication gap, Focus on Literatur welcomes editorials that will encourage dialogue between students across North America and the German-speaking world. Essays addressing topics of concern should be well argued, thought provoking, and of general interest to fellow students. Submissions should be no more than three pages in length, double spaced. 100 Announcements CALL FOR REVIEWERS The purpose of the book review section is to introduce our reader­ ship to primary works of German-language literature published within the last three years. Our aim is not to pass critical judgment on a par­ ticular work. Instead we seek to discuss the work thematically and stylistically and, when possible, to contextualize the work within the author's oeuvre or its respective genre. We have the cooperation of major German, Austrian, and Swiss publishers, and can provide re- . . Vlew coples . Although we will gladly consider unsolicited book reviews, we prefer to operate from a pool of known reviewers. If you are interested in reviewing books for Focus on Literatur, please send us the following information: Name and Address: Institution: Area(s) of Interest: Are you currently researching or writing an MA Thesis or PhD Dis­ sertation? If so, what is your topic? Your projected date of degree completion: Do you know of a work which Focus on Literatur should review? 101 SUBMISSIONS REQUESTED DON'T LET YOUR SCHOLARLY EFFORTS LANGUISH IN A DESK DRAWER! Dust off your old seminar papers, condense your MA thesis , or re­ work that chapter that doesn't fit in your dissertation into a publica­ tion-quality manuscript and send it to Focus on Literatur. Submissions demonstrating original scholarship in any area of German-language literature-from feminist criticism to comp lit to film studies to whatever-will be considered for publication. We also publish interviews with German-speaking writers. Please submit papers in triplicate. Manuscrip~s should be ca. 10- 20 pages in length (interviews 4-8 pages), double spaced, and they should follow the MLA Style Manual guidelines. The manuscript should be prepared so that it can be read anonymously. Focus on Literatur appears in Spring and Fall, but submissions are accepted at any time. Inquiries and submissions should be made to the following address. Focus on Literatur, PO Box 210372 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH 45221-0372. You can also reach us at focusonlit@hotmail.com. CALL FOR ESSAYS In addition to being a forum for graduate student research on literary topics, Focus on Literatur also seeks to engage readers in constructive dialogue on current issues in German studies, with particular refer­ ence to the effect recent trends have on the graduate students who represent the future of the profession. The average graduate student spends four to seven years post-BA earning the doctoral degree, yet during this time issues facing these students are usually addressed only within their own universities or individual departments at best. Aside from selected sessions at the MLA Convention, there are essentially no avenues for intercollegiate discussion amongst students. To help fill this communication gap, Focus on Literatur welcomes editorials that will encourage dialogue between students across North America and the German-speaking world. Essays addressing topics of concern should be well argued, thought provo king, and of general interest to fellow students. 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