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Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch

Through the interdisciplinary study of language, literature, and culture, we explore the artistic, intellectual, political, and social perspectives of Central Europe, Scandinavia, and Russia from the past to today.

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Recent News

Anatoly Liberman: Recent Books and Talks

Professor Anatoly Liberman (German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch) recently published two books and was invited as a distinguished speaker at a conference in October.

Charlotte Melin Receives ADFL Award

Charlotte Melin was given the ADFL Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession.

Jack Zipes Republishes Anti-Fascist Children’s Book from the Early 20th Century

Professor Emeritus Jack Zipes started a new publishing house that aims to bring back from obscurity out-of-print children’s books that address political issues, such as the…

Q&A with Bridget Brown (BA’ 21)

Spring 2021 graduate Bridget Brown reflects on her time at the University of Minnesota as an undergraduate in the Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch and looks…

cover of Festchrift text Cultivating Feminist Choices

Cultivating Feminist Choices: A New Book in Honor of Ruth-Ellen Boetcher Joeres

New book in honor of Ruth-Ellen Boetcher Joeres

Upcoming Events

December 02, 2021

Lecture: Anatoly Liberman

Lecture by Professor Anatoly Liberman, Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch, University of Minnesota Twin Cities