The ZeM would like to take its annual focus on “Platformatizations” as an opportunity to discuss relevant texts on the topic. Following the discussions in the summer semester on theoretical and conceptual foundations and approaches, the focus will be on historical perspectives and comparisons in the winter semester. Everyone interested is cordially invited to participate.

We will continue the colloquium on Friday, November 28, 14:00-16:00 with the following reading:

• Johannes Pause: Populismus und Kino. Politische Repräsentation im Hollywood der 1930er Jahre, Bielefeld 2023, 1. Chapter, “Das Theater des Populismus”, pp. 7-49.

Next date:

Friday, January 16, 14.00–16.00

You can register for the event at and get access to the texts if required.

An event as part of the ZeM’s annual focus “Platformatizations”.