Introduction to Turkish-German Literature and Cinema

In this course, we will study the emergence and development of Turkish culture in Germany. How do Turkish-German authors and filmmakers address the discourses on migration, Heimat, integration, intercultural dialogue, and multiculturalism? How do they engage with German history? What is the relevance of their works for the discourses on refugees today? Throughout the course, we will explore the intricate relations of aesthetics, political representation, and memory across a variety of genres and media and investigate the continuities and discontinuities between the labor migration in the 1960s and 70s and the current debates on migration in Germany. Readings in German.