Internship Project
Cultural Studies

South Asian Cultural Practitioners in the Diaspora

Institution
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Institute for Asian and African Studies
Seminar for South Asian Studies

Partner organizations:
Gender and Media Studies for the South Asian Region (GAMS)
Subject Area
South Asian Studies, Diaspora Studies, Migration and Cultural Production, Media and Gender Studies, Transcultural Studies
Availability
05 May – 25 July (earlier start is possible)
 
Internship Modality:
On-site internship in Berlin

Applications for 2025 are open from November 11 to December 20, 2024.
Project Supervisor(s)
Prof. Dr. Nadja-Christina Schneider
Academic Level
Master's students 
Ph.D. students 
Language
English
Further Information
Project Type
Academic Research
Project Content
Berlin has become a new hub for cultural practitioners from the so-called global South, who live here temporarily or permanently and for very different reasons. The project examines how South Asian cultural practitioners from the fields of film, art, design and literature perceive their role,situation and opportunities in Berlin.
What opportunities and prospects are offered to them in Berlin (or Germany in general), and what restrictions do they encounter? Depending on individual interests, the results can be presented as part of a workshop, a small (poster) exhibition or a digital publication.
Tasks for Interns
See requirements + according to individual agreement.
Academic Level
Master's students 
Ph.D. students 
Requirements
  • Experience in conducting and analyzing qualitative interviews
  • Excellent knowledge of English
  • Interest or personal connection to South Asian communities
  • Willingness to research independently and find suitable interview partners, organization of a small roundtable, (poster) exhibition or online catalogue to present the findings  
Expected Preparation
Preparatory online research on cultural organizations and initiatives in Berlin as well as potential interview partners.
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