Arjan Batth researches the St. Louis Hegelians
Under the mentorship of David Wellbery, Arjan Batth researched the St. Louis Hegelians, a foundational German-American philosophy group formed in the 1860s. In my capacity as a research assistant, I routinely navigated extensive databases and library archives, uncovering obscure historical materials including newspapers, diaries, and articles. Upon gathering these pertinent resources, I meticulously compiled comprehensive bibliographies to serve as an orienteering “compass” to Prof. Wellbery’s research. This opportunity allowed me to understand the history of German thought in the continental United States, allowing me to channel my intellectual passions while I was studying German.
Alexander Stern conducts research for undergraduate thesis using Yiddish sources
In Summer 2023, Alexander Stern received research funds from the Greenberg Center to conduct research for his thesis in Jewish Studies. He was mentored by Jessica Kirzane, Assistant Instructional Professor in Yiddish.
Gabriel Correa researches political activism in communist East Germany
Working with the DEFA Film Library, German minor Gabriel Correa used Aegisub software to create subtitles in German and English for a documentary film about political activists in East Germany. Gabriel received funding from the College Summer Institute 2023 and was mentored by Nicole Burgoyne, Assistant Instructional Professor in Germanic Studies.
Sam Remondi researches the Taschenbücher Collection in the University’s Special Collections
Sam Remondi researches the Taschenbücher Collection in the University’s Special Collections. The Taschenbücher (or pocket books) are “an enduring testament to the changing world of German literary and material culture from the late 18th to mid-19th centuries.” Working under Elizabeth Frengel, Curator of Rare Books in the University’s Special Collections, Sam received a grant from the College Summer Institute 2023. See more of Sam's work here: https://voices.uchicago.edu/taschenbucher/