Germanistik in Mittel- und Osteuropa 1945 - 1992

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The book explores the evolution of German studies across Eastern Europe from 1945 to the early 1990s, highlighting the interplay between history, science policy, and culture. It begins with an analysis of the socialist bloc's impact on academia, followed by a detailed examination of individual countries. Contributions include discussions on the development of German language and literature education in Albania, the history of German studies at the University of Sarajevo, and the evolution of the field in Bulgaria, with a focus on Weliko Tärnovo. Other sections cover the growth of German studies in Croatia, Latvia, and Lithuania, addressing both challenges and advancements. The situation in Poland is explored through reflections on post-war German studies and methodological aspects of literary science. The status of German studies in Romania and a preliminary report on Russia's current landscape are also included, alongside historical insights from Leningrad's German studies and the Soviet reception of 20th-century German literature. The book further delves into the field in Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, concluding with an analysis of German studies in Hungary, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between central and peripheral academic institutions.