European Studies Conference Selected Proceedings
It is with great pleasure that we present to you fifteen years of European Studies Conference Selected Proceedings. We have selected many papers from the most recent conferences, with topics ranging from literature, film, social sciences, economy, and politics to business. Thus, we decided to create several headings under which the readers are welcome to peruse their content.
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2024
49th Annual European Studies Conference Proceedings
Art, Music, Film
- "Thea von Harbou and Fritz Lang Imagine Metropolis" Andrew J. Gregg, Independent Scholar.
- "Music Evoking the Emotional Relationships Between Jewish Prisoners and SS Guards" Alexia Ritterbush, University of Nebraska at 51社区.
History
- "The Newly Discovered Correspondence of Isabella de’ Medici and her Political Role in Renaissance Europe" Giovanna Potenza, University of Naples, Italy, “Federico II”.
- "Aquileia: Largest Archeological Reserve in Europe" Michael J. Ziemann, Seattle Pacific University.
- "From Cradle to Grave: Turn of the Century Department Stores and the Intersection of Modernity" Marissa Knaak, Michigan State University.
- "Contemporary Russian Perceptions of Tsar Nicholas II" Cadra Peterson McDaniel, Texas A&M University – Central Texas.
Modern Languages and Linguistics
- "Topos of Stiva Oblonsky’s Ribald Dream and Lev Tolstoy’s Philosophical Conception of Music" Nina Efimov, The Florida State University.
- "A Daughter of Cornwall: The Overlooked Literary Relevance of Maria Branwell, Mother of the Brontës" Elsa Fierro, Independent Scholar.
- "The Europe of Wandering Strangers—Creatively viewed by an Estranged European Among Them, or, Danish Writer Homesteading Homelessness in Europe" Poul Houe, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
- "Jerónimo Tristante’s El misterio de la casa Aranda (“The Mystery of the Aranda House”): Tracing the Beginnings of the Police Procedural" Jeffrey Oxford, Midwestern State University.
- "Pavel Korchagin as the Epitome of a Socialist Realist Hero" Brandon Szkutnik, Florida State University.
Philosophy
- "Is Being a Primitive Term? Questions About the Meaning of Being" Jason M. Costanzo, Conception Seminary College.
- "John Gray’s Political Philosophy" Spencer Davis, Peru State College.
Political Science and International Affairs
- "Hate Speech Online in Albania" Eva Teqja, Aleksander Moisiu University, Albania.
- "Changing Support among Different European Union (EU) Members During the First Year of the War in Ukraine" Ivan Dinev Ivanov, University of Cincinnati.
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2023
Art
- “Foucault’s Practices of Freedom: Problematization and Political Imagination in Reyberolle’s Dogs,” Nicole Ridgway, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Film
- “Neither ‘Worthless’ nor ‘Vicious:’ Sergei Eisenstein’s Final Battles Beyond the Ice,” Andrew J. Gregg, Historic Preservation Commissioner, Washington State.
- “The Impact of the Film Schindler's List on German Vergangenheitsbewältigung,” Beatrice Leeming, Cambridge University.
History
- “Science and Alchemy: A New Interpretation of the Miscellaneous Papers of Don Antonio de’ Medici,” Giovanna Potenza, University of Naples.
Literature
- “Marcel Proust in The Times Literary Supplement (1913-1932),” Herbert Craig, University of Nebraska at Kearney.
- “The Genre Specifics of Eugene Vodolazkin’s Novel The Aviator,” Nina Efimov, Florida State University.
- “Uncovering the Trauma Narrative in Olivia Wenzel’s 1000 Coils of Fear,” Julia Engellandt, University of Missouri-Columbia.
- “Of Demons, Adders and Drugs: Discourse as Instrument of Female Agency in Miriam Toews’s Women Talking and Catriona Ward’s Little Eve,” Elisa Fierro, Independent Scholar.
- “The Serranillas (Mountain Songs) of the Libro de buen amor (The Book of Good Love) and Ecofeminism,” Katherine Gatto, John Carroll University.
- “The Problem of Self-identification in the Short Stories of Bernhard Schlink,” Natalia Gridneva, Samara State Technical University.
- “Gender, Race, Power, and Decolonization of the Transatlantic Secret Freemasonry in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries in Spain and South America,” Claudia Salas-Forero, University of Kansas.
- “The Diaries of John Fowles as a Creative Biography of the Writer,” T. L. Selitrina, Bashkir State Pedagogical University.
- “Ambiguity, Contradiction, and the Eidolon of Man: An Examination of ‘Kubla Khan’ and ‘The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,’” John Umland, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
- “‘Only the Good Die Young’: Shelley’s Adonais and the Making of a Romantic Star,” Rebecca Umland, University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Music
- “Unveiling the Sensory Sinfonia: Re-imagining the Sonorous and Sensuous Essence of Medieval Pilgrimage,” Evelyn Nicholson, Margaret Beaufort Institute in the Cambridge Federation of Theology.
Religion
- “St. Thomas Aquinas on Capital Punishment: Correcting Aquinas with Aquinas,” John Morris, Rockhurst University.
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2022
Art
- “” by William B. Sieger, Northeastern Illinois University
Cinema
- by Bartholomew Burns, Independent Scholar
- by Katherine M. Gatto, John Carroll University
- by Andrew J. Gregg, Independent Scholar
- by John Lyden, Blizek Professor of Religious Studies, 51社区
History
- by Spencer Davis, Peru State College
- Transatlantic Afro Medicinal Power in the Inquisition of Cartagena de Indias and the Supreme Court of Madrid: Intersectionality, Hybridity and Transculturation by Claudia Salas-Forero, University of Kansas
Literature
- by José Manuel Correoso-Ródenas, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- “There is a curse on her”: British Fin-de-Siècle Anxieties and Patriarchal Appropriation of Women’s History in Florence Marryat’s The Blood of the Vampire by Elisa Fierro, Independent Scholar
- by Carolyn Gascoigne, University of Houston-Downtown
- by Natalia Gridneva, Samara State Technical University
- by Maeghan Kerins, Florida State University
- by John Lee, University of Nebraska-Kearny
- by Rilley Kaye McKenna, Florida State University
- by Giovanna Potenza, University of Naples, Italy, “Federico II”
Philosophy
- by Jennifer Caseldine-Bracht, Purdue Global
- by Gene Fendt, University of Nebraska, Kearney
Political Science
- by Debra Holzhauer, Southeast Missouri State University
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2021
Cinema
- “" by B. Stu Burns, Nebraska Public Historians
- “” by Andrew J. Gregg Independent scholar
History
- “" by Diego Baena, Trinity College
Literature
- “?” by Nerea Eizagirre, University of Nevada, Reno
- “” By Elisa Fierro, Independent scholar
- “” by Herbert E. Craig University of Nebraska at Kearney
- “” by Brian Moots, Pittsburg State University
- “” By Giovanna Potenza, University Federico II, Naples, Italy
- “” By Tamara L. Selitrina, Bashkir State Pedagogical University, Ufa, Russia
- “” by Kristina Marshaniya, University of Tyumen
Philosophy
- “” by Jason Costanzo, Conception Seminary College
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2020
The 2020 Assistant Editors:
- Ana Carballal (Foreign Languages)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
Cinema:
- “” by Andrew J. Gregg, Independent scholar.
- “” by Jon Mark Mikkelsen from Missouri Western State University. and .
History
- “” by Curtis James Keltner from Texas A&M University – Central Texas.
- ” by Ella Padden from South Dakota State University
- “” by Jeremiah Snyder from American Intercontinental University
- “” by Michael Andrew Zmolek from University of Iowa
Literature
- “” by Nina Efimov from Florida State University
- “” by Elisa Fierro, independent scholar
- “” by Tatyana Novikov, University of Nebraska at 51社区
- “” by Tamara Selitrina from Bashkir State Pedagogical University
- “” by Kristina McCall, Defense Language Institute
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2019
The 2019 Assistant Editors:
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
Art and Cinema
- Stu Burns, Independent scholar: “”
- Cadra Peterson McDaniel, Texas A&M University-Central Texas: “"
Literature
- Herbert Craig, University of Nebraska at Kearney: “”
- Poul Houe, University of Minnesota: “”
- David M. Uber, Baylor University: “”
- Rebecca Umland, University of Nebraska at Kearney: “”
Philosophy
- Imtiaz Moosa, University of Wisconsin at River Falls: “”
Political Economy
- Michael Andrew Žmolek, University of Iowa: “”
Sociology/Education
- Ágnes Klein, University of Pécs, Edina Haslauer, University of Wisconsin-Platteville: “”
- Hana Waisserova, University of Nebraska at Lincoln: “” (2018) by Kristen Ghodsee”
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2018
The 2018 Assistant Editors:
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
Literature
- B. Stu Burns, Independent Scholar: “”
- Dr. Melinda A. Cro and Kiara M. O’Dea, Kansas State University: “.” , , .
- Elisa Fierro, Independent scholar: .”
- Dr. Jeffrey Oxford, Midwestern State University: “"
Political Science
- Dr. Scott G. Feinstein and Ellen B. Pirro, Iowa State University: “”
- Dr. Chris Kroh, University of North Georgia, “.”
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2017
The 2017 Assistant Editors:
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
History and Politics:
- Betty McLane-Iles, Truman State University: “”
- José Valero, University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire: “”
- Michael Andrew Zmolek, University of Iowa: “”
Linguistics
- Natalie Udina, RUDN University Moscow, Russia: “”
Literature
- Alan S. Bruflat, Wayne State College: “”
- Herbert Craig, University of Nebraska at Kearney: “” by Marcel Proust”
- Elisa Fierro, Independent scholar: “”
- Gabrielle K. Frawley, University of Kansas: “”
- Catherine Kapi, Morris College: “”
- David M. Uber, Baylor University: ""
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2016
The 2016 Assistant Editors:
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
Cinema
Folklore
- B. Stu Burns, Independent Scholar: ""
Literature
- Ralph W. Buechler, University of Nevada-Las Vegas: ""
- Elisa Fierro, University of Kansas: ""
- Michael Meade, Fort Hays State University: "" (in PDF format)
Political Science
- Christopher Kroh, University of Georgia: ""
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2015
The 2015 Assistant Editors:
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Juliette Parnell (Foreign Languages)
Music
- Michael Saffle, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University:"
Literature & Language
- Ana Carballal, University of Nebraska at 51社区
- Herbert E. Craig, University of Nebraska at Kearney
- Michael Meade, Fort Hays State University
- Carl P.E. Springer, University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- David Uber, Baylor University
History
- Baard Herman Borge, University of Tromsø, Campus Harstad (Norway)
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Elizabeth A. Harry, University of Saint Thomas
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J. E. Landrum, Kansas State University ""
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Sue Saffle, Virginia Polytechnic and State University
Political Science
- Davis Florick, Department of Defense
- Frank P. Le Veness, St. John's University,
Creative Scholarly Writing
- Marianne Choquet, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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2014
The 2014 Assistant Editors:
- Erwin Erhardt (Political Sciences, University of Cincinnati)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
Literature
- Dr. Michael Meade, English Department, Fort Hayes State University:
- Elisa Fierro, University of Kansas:
- Dr. Russell E. Fail, Professor of Humanities, Kaplan University:
Cinema
- Catherine Kapi, Morris College, South Carolina: Noire ici, blanche là-bas
- Amanda Leigh Boerger, Student, South Dakota State University:
Philosophy
- Spencer Davis, Professor of History, Peru State University:
History
- Vincent Giroud, Professor, Université de Franche-Comté:
- Chad Gibbs, Graduate Student of History, University of Nebraska, 51社区:
Politics, Law, and Business
- Christopher Kroh, University of Wisconsin Colleges:
- Natalia Udina, People's Friendship University, Russia:
- Mathieu Houser, Professor of Law, Université de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté:
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2013
The 2013 Assistant Editors:
- Jeremy Baguyos (Music)
- Erwin Erhardt (Political Sciences, University of Cincinnati)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
Art and Music
- Casey Kane Monahan:
- Rossella Marisi:
- Elaine Slater: (, , , , , , , )
- Antonia Dapena-Tretter:
History and Politics
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- Flavia Marisi:
Literature
- Michael F. Meade:
- Michael Rueter:
- Victoria Finney:
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2012
The 2012 Assistant Editors:
- Ana Carballal (Foreign Languages)
- Gwyneth Cliver (Foreign Languages)
- Robert Darcy (English)
- Erwin Erhardt (Political Sciences, Thomas More College)
- Halla Kim (Philosophy)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
Literatures and Cinema
- Therese Novotny:
- Kelsey McIntyre and Radha Balasubramanian:
- Frédérique Sevet-Collier:
- David M Uber:
- Jonathan O'Connor:
- Bert Patrick:
Philosophy
- Mary Lenzi:
- William Starr:
History and Popular Culture
- Kathleen Scarpena:
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2011
The 2011 Assistant Editors:
- Jeremy Baguyos (Music)
- Ana Carballal (Foreign Languages)
- Gwyneth Cliver (Foreign Languages)
- Susan Eldridge (Accounting)
- Moshe Gershovich (History)
- Anthony Jung (Foreign Languages)
- Joan Latchaw (English)
- Orville Menard (Political Science)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Michael Peterson (Geography)
- Barbara Simcoe (Art History)
- Stephen Torres (Foreign Languages)
English Literature
- Stu Burns:
French Literature and Art
- David M. Uber:
- Tyler E. Ostergaard:
German Literature and History
- Joan L Clinefelter:
- Donald R. Sunnen:
- Lorna Sopcak:
Russian Literature and Art
- Irena Galloway:
- Radha Balasubramanian and Thomas Winter:
- Cadra Peterson McDaniel
Spanish History
- Dieudonné Afatsawo:
Music
- Rossella Marisi:
Anthony Jung Best Graduate Paper Winners
- Gerry A. Wolfson-Grande:
- Annett Wienmeister: ""
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2010
The 2010 Assistant Editors:
- Jeremy Baguyos (Music)
- Gwyneth Cliver (Foreign Languages)
- Halla Kim (Philosophy)
- Orville Menard (Political Science)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Michael Skau (English)
- Stephen Torres (Foreign Languages)
- Barbara Simcoe (Art History)
French History and Literature
- Miriam Krepps: ""
- Sylvie Shires: ""
German History, Literature and Philosophy
- Sean Eedy:
- Jane Freeland:
- Michael Meade:
- Eckhard Rölz
Spanish Literature and History
- Daniel Arroyo-Rodriguez:
Music
- Kasey M. Mattia:
- Victoria Lynn Rodrigue:
- Cole Burger:
Political Science and Business
- Richard Emery:
Linguistic and Language Issues
- Bojan K Lazarevic, et al:
- A.A. Atabekova and R. G. Gorbatenko:
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2009
The 2009 Assistant Editors:
- Orville Menard (Political Sciences)
- Halla Kim (Philosophy)
- Bruce Garver (History)
- Moshe Gershovich (History)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Gwyneth Cliver (Foreign Languages)
- Ana Carballal (Foreign Languages)
- Carolyn Gascoigne, (Foreign Languages)
- Michael Peterson (Geography)
- Jeremy Baguyos (Music)
European History
- Ralph W. Buechler:
- Thomas Conner:
- Fabio Capiano:
- Paul Levitt:
European Literature
- Michael Meade:
- Dieudonné Afatsawo:
- Maria Teresa Maenza-Vanderboegh:
- Caldwell:
Political Sciences
- Frank P. Le Veness and Juan M. Fernandez
Linguistics
- Françoise S. Kusseling & Wilfried Decoo:
European Music
- Rossella Marisi: " by Marcello and Handel: a comparison"
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2008
The 2008 Assistant Editors:
- Orville Menard (Political Sciences)
- Halla Kim (Philosophy)
- Moshe Gershovich (History)
- Tatyana Novikov (Foreign Languages)
- Antony Jung (Foreign Languages)
- Steven L. Torres (Foreign Languages)
- Maria Elvira Villamil (Foreign Languages)
European Politics
- Richard F. Emery:
- Jean Pierre Lalande:
- Orville D. Menard:
Philosophy
- John A. Houston:
- William O'Meara:
History
- Daniel Trifan:
- Mara M.J. Egherman:
- Robert Bello:
Literature
- Dr. Michael F. Meade :
- DeAnna Stansbury:
Art
- Maggie Hazard: Note: file size is 10 megabytes - may load slowly.
- Dr. Mike McKeon:
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2007
The 2007 Assistant Editors:
- Carolyn Gascoigne (Foreign Languages)
- Halla Kim (Philosophy)
- Charles Johanningsmeier (English)
- Michael Skau (English)
History
- Raymond W. Leonard:
- Tom Conner:
- Jean-Pierre Lalande:
Philosophy
- William O'Meara:
- Spencer Davis:
- Michael Meade:
Literature
- Alana Eldrige: "Writing Visual History into La Comédie humaine: Balzac and the Napoleonic Myth."
- Joseph Militello: "Silent Stares: Albert Camus’ Representation of Arabs in Exile and the Kingdom"
- Irena Galloway:
- Ana Carballal:
Culture, Music, and Art
- Alessandra Padula: "Multilingualism in the European Union: Teaching Foreign Languages in the Elementary School"
- Stu Burns:
- Marie C. Miller: "Eusebius and Florestan: The Duality of Robert Schumann, Composer and Music Critic"
- William B. Sieger:
- Mike McKeon
2006
Literature and Art
- Lisa Kellerby:
- Walter I. Kolonosky:
- Ralph Buechler:
- David Caldwell:
- Dan Naegele:
Linguistics and Pedagogy
- Eduardo Gonzáles:
- Malgosia Jedynak:
- Mila Saskova-Pierce:
Philosophy and Religion
- Dean G. Stroud:
- Corey McCall:
- Spenser Davis:
- Andrew Hamilton:
European/Human Security and Terrorism
- Sanjida M.B. Siraj:
- Daniel Rueth:
- Paul Wallace:
Specific Issues on France
- Tom Conner:
- Jean-Pierre Lalande:
Europe in the 21st Century
- Frank LeVeness:
- Jim Martin:
- Kimberly S. Loontjer:
- Richard F. Emery:Excel formatted tables for download:, , ,
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2005
Literature, Film, and Philosophy
- by Dieudonné Afatsawo
- by Alicia Rico
- by Ana Carballal
- by Ryan Diehl
- by Daniel C. Villanueva
- by Rhada Balasubramamanian and Liubov Popov
- by Michael Meade
- by Taddy Kalas and David Dehnel
Business
- by Jason Oshiokpekhai
- by Richard Emery Download attached files: ,
- by Eduardo González-Muñoz
- by Frauke Hachtmann
- by Heather Lea Moulaison
European Politics
- by John Taylor
- by Tom Conner
- by Marta Vrbetic
Social Sciences
- by Jim Martin