FUBiS Urban Places and Spaces Podcast

Memorial and Tourist Culture in Berlin

In their podcast, Tom and Ben introduce their theory of "memorial burnout" in the context of memorial culture in Berlin. They summarize that Berlin is likely to remain a place which struggles with its ability to memorialize itself and the events with which it is associated.
For good measure, Tom and Ben have produced a YouTube version as well!

How Do You Feel as a Foreigner in Berlin?

In their discussion of "place polygamy" in Berlin, Ikeadi and Ashley present information from scholars on this topic as well as data they have gathered on their own. Personal experiences of exchange students are discussed and analyzed.

Layers of Identity on Neukölln Nü-Metal Hour

You’re listening to DJ Rockaholic’s Neukölln Nü-Metal Hour right here on WRCK 97.7 The Rat House! We’ve got Susan on line 1 now, who is going to tell us about languages, identities, and Elizabeth Erling’s concept of place polygamy....

"Ick bin Berliner."

This week on International Public Radio, we go to Katie and Mikyla, native Californians and current students at FUBiS to hear about their experience with identity and life in Berlin in their segment: “Ick bin Berliner.”

Experiencing the Place and Space of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum

In their podcast, Jordyn and Anna share their on-site impressions of the Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum with us.

"A Space of Commemoration of Division; A Space That Now Represents Unification"

In their weekly segment on Urban Places and Spaces, Ysabel and Louise are going to focus on the Berlin Wall Memorial and its role in Berlin's "memorial culture."

How English Creates a Global Youth Identity

Flight 361 to Berlin has been delayed! While waiting for takeoff, passengers Lauren and Marc discuss what they have heard about how the use of English--also at the FU Berlin--helps to create a global youth identity. 

English and "Germanness?"

FUBiS students Sam and Olivia talk about the use of English here at the Free University of Berlin and ask the question: how is fluency in English and German characteristic of “Germaness?” Listen and find out!