In February, Stefanie Schäfer was elected to serve as vice-president of the Association of Canadian Studies in German-Speaking Countries (GKS) at this year’s conference. The interdisciplinary association assembles Canada-enthusiasts from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. From 2027, Stefanie will ...

This workshop introduces systematic strategies for developing viable research questions in literary studies. It focuses on narrowing broad interests, identifying analytical leverage points in primary texts, and aligning topics with disciplinary standarts and available research contexts. 

This session offers hands-on guidance on locating, selecting, and contextualizing secondary literature in literary and cultural studies. Particular attention is given to disciplinary conventions.