DAAD Writer in Residence Max Czollek

The German Section at DELC is pleased to announce a series of events with the poet, writer and stage-performer Max Czollek.

Max Czollek, whose latest publications include the poetry volume “Grenzwerte” (Verlagshaus Berlin 2019) and the nonfiction polemic “Desintegriert euch!” (Hanser 2018), will be at The University of Edinburgh within the framework of the DAAD Writer-in-Residence Programme.

All events are generously funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures at Edinburgh University.

Translation Workshop (German and English)

4th February, 3pm-5pm, Project room, 50 George Square

This event is open to all students, but spaces are limited. Please email Julia Feike, DAAD-Lektorin, to sign-up for this workshop.

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The Politics of De-Integration (Q&A session)

4th February, 6pm-7pm, Project room, 50 George Square

Edinburgh University Jewish Society is delighted to host a Q&A with German poet and essayist, and author of notable polemic ‘Desintegriert Euch!’ [De-Integrate Yourselves], Dr Max Czollek. In his book, Max challenges the notions of “good Jews” and “good migrants” and problematizes policy narratives and public discourse which focus on integration of minority communities.

Jewish Society President, Ari, will be leading a Q&A session with Max, focusing on the evolution of integration and multiculturalism narratives, and the status of minority communities in the modern nation-state where shared values are considered a cornerstone of society but religious and political freedoms must also be preserved.

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Poetry Workshop

5th February, 2pm-4pm, Room 2.3, 22 Buccleuch Place

DAAD Writer in Residence Max Czollek will be giving a poetry workshop. This is open to anyone in the University who writes poetry. (You don't have to be on a formal creative writing course, but you should have some experience in this area.) Spaces are limited, so if you're interested in attending, please email Tracey S. Rosenberg (the university's Writer in Residence) to be added to the attendee list or the waiting list. You can also contact Tracey with any questions.

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Research Seminar and Q&A with DAAD Writer-in-Residence Max Czollek

5th February, 6pm-8pm, Project Room, 50 George Square

The event is free but ticketed. Please note that photos may be taken at the event.

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Public Reading and Q&A with DAAD Writer-in-Residence Max Czollek

6th February, 5:30pm-7pm Wee Red Bar, 74 Lauriston Pl

Poet, writer and stage performer Max Czollek will be reading from his work, followed by a Q& A with the audience (in English).

The event will be in German and English – all welcome!

The event is free but ticketed. Please note that photos may be taken at the event.

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