Germanistische Linguistik "RGL" mit Prof. Dr. Britt-Marie Schuster und Prof. Dr. Noah Bubenhofer

Summary

The video script covers a presentation by Carolin Eckert, representing the Detroit publishing company, where she introduces a session on the future of Germanic linguistics. Professors Marie Schuster (University of Paderborn) and Buben Hofer (University of Zurich) are introduced as new editors of a Germanic linguistics series. They discuss the evolution of the field, focusing on the relevance of Germanic linguistics in a global, multilingual context, public discourse, and the impact of digital communication. The talk also encourages book proposals and outlines the publication process, highlighting open access options and funding opportunities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The event is hosted by Carolin Eckert, representing the e-bike of the Detroiter Verlag, and features technical instructions for recording and later uploading to YouTube.
• 📚 The speakers, Professor Marie Schuster from the University of Paderborn and Professor Dr. Hoher Bogen Hofer from the University of Zurich, are the new editors of the Germanistic Linguistics series.
• 🔍 The Germanistic Linguistics series, established in the 1970s, has a history of over ten years of commitment from previous editors and now comprises over 300 volumes covering a wide range of themes, theories, and methodological approaches.
• 🎓 Professor Schuster's research focuses on the younger language history from the late Middle Ages to the recent past, with a particular interest in language, communication, and socio-cultural aspects.
• 🏛️ Professor Hofer's research interests lie in the areas of Romanticism, pragmatics in culture and society, and the latest language history, with a strong corpus linguistic interest.
• 🌐 There's a discussion about the role of Germanistic Linguistics in a globally networked world where communication often transcends language barriers.
• 🤔 The speakers question whether the focus on Germanistic Linguistics is appropriate given the current reality of language use and suggest exploring multilingual practices and language contact.
• 🗣️ The role of Germanistic Linguistics in public debates is examined, considering whether it should only describe or also contribute to critical enlightenment.
• 📊 There's a call for proposals for new book projects within the series, inviting ideas that reflect on the challenges faced by the discipline.
• 🔧 The discussion highlights the need for innovative approaches to data and methods, including the use of new types of data and the consideration of digital contexts in language use.
• 📝 The process for submitting and reviewing book proposals for the series is outlined, emphasizing the importance of excellence and the potential for open access publication.

Q & A

Who is the representative from the Detroiter Verlag mentioned in the script?

Carolin Eckert is the representative from the Detroiter Verlag.

What is the purpose of the event that is being discussed?

The event is for the introduction of new editors for the German linguistics series and to discuss the future direction and challenges of the field.

Who are the new editors of the Germanistic Linguistics series?

Professor Marie Schuster from the University of Paderborn and Professor Dr. Hoher Bogen Hofer from the University of Zurich are the new editors.

What is the name of the series that the new editors are taking over?

The series is called 'Germanistic Linguistics' (Gemanistische Linguistik).

How many volumes does the Germanistic Linguistics series have?

The series currently has over 300 volumes.

What is the topic of the first volume of the Germanistic Linguistics series?

The first volume, written by Gunter Rohdenburg, is titled 'Dramatische Kategorien' and discusses the relationship between traditional and modern linguistics.

What are the main areas of focus for Professor Marie Schuster's research?

Professor Marie Schuster's research focuses on the history of language from the late Middle Ages to the present, with a particular interest in the interplay of language and communication, and the societal and sociocultural influences on language.

What are the main research interests of Professor Dr. Hoher Bogen Hofer?

Professor Dr. Hoher Bogen Hofer's research interests include the language of the Romantic era, pragmatics in culture and society, and the latest language history, with a strong corpus linguistic interest.

What is the significance of the 50-year history of the Germanistic Linguistics series mentioned in the script?

The 50-year history signifies the series' long-standing tradition and its ability to cover a broad spectrum of themes, theories, and methodological approaches in Germanistics.

What are the challenges that the new editors are considering in their role?

The new editors are considering challenges such as the role of Germanistic Linguistics in a globalized, media-networked world, the need for the field to engage with public debates, and the necessity to adapt to new types of data and methods in linguistic research.

What does the term 'multimodal data' refer to as discussed in the script?

Multimodal data refers to the various modes of communication that include spoken language, written text, images, gestures, and other forms of communication that are used together in digital media.

What is the process for proposing a book project for the Germanistic Linguistics series?

To propose a book project, one should first contact the editorial board and then present the project exclusively. If there is interest, the manuscript goes through a peer review process, and its acceptance depends on the outcome of that review.