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Osteuropakanal [Eastern Europe Channel]

The „Osteuropakanal“ [Eastern Europe Channel] is a scientific-journalistic podcast service of the Chair of Modern and Eastern European History at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg. Latter produces the podcast in cooperation with the staff unit for Marketing and Science Management of the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg and the Media Center of the University Library since August 2010. All publications are freely accessible and can be downloaded at the podcast service or the exclusive Apple iTunesU-catalogue. The Eastern Europe Channel is aimed at an audience from all walks of life and at an online community which is interested in Eastern Europe. The target groups are universities and other academic institutions as well as facilities for historical, social and political education. The Eastern Europe Channel service is a contribution to knowledge networking and public relations. Besides the audio and video podcasts, most publications offer extensive, multilingual bibliographies on a special subject. “In doing so, the development of new time-independent learning spaces shall be guaranteed”. The demanding editorial work provides the opportunity for editors to deepen their interests and skills. Moreover the staff is given the chance to provide independent and permanently accessible publications. Coordination of staff members is made in accordance with the projects and competencies.

Content:

The Eastern Europe Channel is an independent, nonpolitical and free service. There are three publication categories: scientific lectures, speeches of dignitaries of culture, art and politics, as well as theme-centered interviews on contemporary analyses of historical, social and political topics of Eastern Europe.

Productions:

Viktor Juscenko, former Prime Minister and President of Ukraine on the subject “Ukraine and the European Union 2005-2010”. Richard Overy, professor of history at the University of Exeter on “Operation Barbarossa, Blitz and Bombing”. Sir Ian Kershaw, emeritus professor of history at the University of Sheffield on “Great Britain and Germany after World War Two”. Jerzy Buzek, former Prime Minister of Poland and President of the European Parliament since 2009 on the subject “On Democracy in Europe”. Dietmar Neutatz, Head of the Chair of Modern and Eastern European History at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg on “Near, Distant Homeland. 60 Years after the End of the War and Displacement.” Elzbieta Sobotka, Consul General of the Republic of Poland on the subjects “The Polish EU Presidency. Security, Openness and Integration”, “The Polish-German Relations. Neighborship – Partnership – Friendship”, “Solidarity as a Recipe for Europe. A Polish Experience” and “Remembrance as Contribution to Peace”. Martin Faber, Research Assistant at the Chair of Modern and Eastern European History at the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg on “The Essence of Sarmatism”.

Cooperative Publications:

“St. Petersburg Talks”  - Institute for Sociology of the University of St. Petersburg / Centre for German and European Studies, St. Petersburg “Operation Barbarossa, Blitz and Bombing” – German Historical Institute Moscow/University of Exeter “On Democracy in Europe” – Press attaché Friedrich Bokern “Radl-Vecere – A Kitchen – Tour from Minsk via Warsaw to Prague” – GFPS University Group Freiburg

Structure:

Administrative and Institutional Management: Prof. Dr. Dietmar Neutatz Scientific Editorial Advisory Board: Prof. Dr. Dietmar Neutatz (Russia), Guido Hausmann (Ukraine) and Dr. Martin Faber (Poland). Editorial Management and Public Relations: Ronald Wendorf Technical Management: Friedhelm Voigt Editorial Staff: Freelancers, students (beginners or with job experience) depending on specific projects and competences.

Evidences:

Weblinks: Website of the Eastern Europe Channel Interview with Ronald Wendorf, Chief Editor of the Eastern Europe Channel, published on 4th August 2011 in the 822nd issue of the “U-Bote” (university magazine)of the Albert-Ludwigs-University Freiburg