Learning Experiences

Summary – Winter Term 2023/24

Below you can read a very engaging summary of everything our students have learned this semester. It is definitely worth a look!

Project Presentations – Winter Term 2023/24

On February 1, 2024 our students will present their learning experience of the past semester in the last session of term. You can take a look at the programme for the session to see what will be presented.

Here you will find blog entries and summaries about the classes from a student’s perspective.

Learn about the learning experience of the students!


  • Discovering the world of TEI & XML: My first university lesson!

    Hey everyone! I just attended my first university lesson on TEI & XML and I must say, it’s not just about codes and brackets. It’s like unveiling a secret language behind digital humanities! Let’s dive in. So, what’s the difference … Continue reading →

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  • Let us tell stories. Konkomba folktale performance aesthetics

    by Lara Wenisch In our second session of this seminar, we learned about the Konkomba people, their story telling and performance tradition. For me it was the first time to hear and see a Konkomba folktale performed and I was … Continue reading →

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  • From Hungry Lions and The Betrayal of Friends 

     Demarginalizing a Konkomba Folktale Introduction In the summer term of 2023, I participated in the seminar `Demarginalizing Orature’ – a class unlike any other I had taken before. Not only did I learn new aspects about African culture and acquired … Continue reading →

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