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European Cultures/Languages

AB-INITIO-GERMAN
This list links up all members of the Standing Conference on ab initio German in the UK and Ireland. The Standing Conference is open to all third level institutions and guests are also welcome.

ACCEPTHISPLUS
The list will contain the names of all delegates (real or virtual).

AGMS
List and network for doctors and other healthcare professionals. Enquiries about working abroad, research facilities, addresses, conferences, courses, and seminars.

AHRC-CREATIVEWRITING-RESEARCH
A list linked to discussions of research discussions in creative writing as relates to research council considerations around AHRC Creative Writing research training project (2005-2007)

ALCS
The ALCS list aims to promote the scholarly study of the language, culture, history and society of the Low Countries by facilitating communication between interested scholars.

ALL-SPANISH
This is an information list created by the Association for Language Learning for teachers of Spanish. It provides an opportunity for teachers of Spanish to exchange ideas and information.

ASMI
Multi-disciplinary discussion group for members of the Association for the Study of Modern Italy, and interested others. Topics cover all areas of interest to the student of modern Italy, e.g. politics, history, arts, literature, popular culture, business and industry, science and technology.

ASSESSINGACCESSION
Assessing Accession - Central & Eastern Europe in the EU is a new Research Forum that aims to bring together researchers, academics, students and practitioners with a specific interest in developing a broader understanding of how the EU's political institutions and policy-making structures have impacted on, and been impacted by, the EU's new Central and East European member states.

AUPHF-EXEC
The AUPHF Executive Committee list is a private list for members of the executive of the Association of University Professors and Heads of French.

BRIATHRACHAS
Tha an liosta seo airson deasbad agus co-obrachadh ann an cruthachadh briathrachas ùr sa Ghàidhlig, gus am bi daoine a' cuideachadh a chéile ri facal freagarrach a lorg agus a' tighinn gu aonta cho fad 's is urrainn air an fhacal as fheàrr. Bidh an liosta gu math freagarrach airson bruidhinn mudheidhinn briathrachas ùr coimpiutaireachd, ach tha i a' toirt a-steach cuspairean eile cuideachd. (List for discussing new terminology in Scottish Gaelic.)

BRITISH-IRISH-POETS
Discussion and news list for practitioners and readers of current poetry and poetics, with emphasis on recent postmodern and innovative poetries in Britain and Ireland.

BSLS-ANNOUNCE
This list provides information and announcements relevant to the members of the British Society for Literature and Science.

BUSINESSDISCOURSENET
The BusinessDiscourseNet is a list dedicated to dialogue and information exchange between scholars from a variety of disciplines, research and teaching traditions, who are interested in the new multidisciplinary field of Business Discourse.

CANCIONEROS
This list has been created for the discussion of issues surrounding the electronic publication of Cancioneros. Topics for discussion include, but are not restricted to,transcription of original documents, collation, variation, mss description, etc.

CATALAN-STUDIES
The Journal of Catalan Studies is an online academic review edited by the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages of the University of Cambridge and the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. This mailing list will serve as an information sheet for the journal and as a medium for moderated discussion of conference papers in the online conferences which will be organised from time to time.

CEELBAS-MASTERS
The CEELBAS Masters Postgraduate Network provides a forum for Masters degree students at all of the CEELBAS institutions to share information about forthcoming events and activities in Russian and East European Studies.

CENTRIFUGAL-EU
The list caters primarily the communication needs of the collaborative research network "Centrifugal Europe: State, Sovereignty and the future of European integration", wider community of scholars of European Studies and scholars working on aspects of societal, national and European integration processes across the EU member-states. The mailing list will be used to facilitate exchange, communicate news and updates of research activities of the network.

CHN-HISTORY
A forum for the discussion and research into all aspects of Cornish history, including cultural, social, political, industrial and demographic, in both a national and international context

CINEMUSEUM
This list is a discussion and announcement forum for researchers, archivists, museum professionals and art practitioners working on cinema, film and the museum. It is a list for scholarly research and interdisciplinary exchange of ideas in any area related to these concerns.

CLARIN-UK
Discussion list for the network of UK researchers associated with the pan-European CLARIN project, building an infrastructure for the support of advanced research in the humanities using electronic language resources.

CLASSICS-TEACHING
This list is intended to provide a forum for classicists wishing to discuss the development of learning and teaching in their subject, as part of the work of the HE Academy Subject Centre in History, Classics and Archaeology.

CLASSICSGRADS
This list is available to all post-graduate students in Classics, Classical Archaeology, Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, etc. for the dissemination of relevant and useful information (conferences, seminars, projects, publications, jobs, etc.).

CMCSIG
Welcome to the mailing list of the EUROCALL Special Interest Group (SIG) in Computer Mediated Communication (CMC). We would like to use this space to create opportunities for members to share information regarding interests, projects and practices.

COLAISTEAN-GAIDHLIG-NA-H-ALBA
Gus Colaistean na h-Alba an cuideachadh ann a bhith ag ullachadh airson Plana Naiseanta na Gaidhlig agus na seirbheisean Gaidhlig aca To help Scotland's colleges respond to the National Gaelic Plan and develop their Gaelic learning provision

COLLATE
This mailing list has been set up for users of the computer program Collate, developed by Peter Robinson to assist in the production of scholarly editions based on many different versions of the one text. The aim of the listis to provide Collate users with a forum.

CONTEMPORARYGERMANY
This list is intended to form a network of people interested in contemporary German culture, society and politics. It is intended primarily for the exchange of ideas and material.

CRITSEX
For attendees of the interdisciplinary seminar series, with critical interest in the construction and management of gender sexuality in the medical, discursive and cultural spheres.

CULTHIST
The culthist mailing list is used for conceptual debates in Cultural History, academic announcements, and related issues.

CULTURAL-MEMORY
CM explores the construction, manipulation and transmission of memories. CM explores the role played by memory in identity formation. CM explores minority communities, especially work in post-colonial studies. Material studied includes film, literature, art, oral history, anthropology.

CULTUREFB-FORUM
This list provides a forum for discussion between members of the research network on Franco-British cultural relations since the end of the 19th century - CultureFB.

CULTURES-OF-POLITICAL-COUNSEL
This list is used by the Cultures of Political Counsel Project to make announcements to members about strategy, events and publications.

DIASPORA-MEDIA
This is a list that hopes to initiate a lively dialogue on diasporas and their involvement in media cultures. This list aims at attracting mainly academic scholars doing research on minorities, diaspora and the media, as well as minority and NGO representatives, who are active in the field. This is an open-access list.

DIX-NEUF
Dix-neuf is a mailing list run under the auspices of the Society of Dix-Neuviémistes. This society was established to provide a scholarly focal point for nineteenth-century French studies in the UK and Ireland. It organizes events bringing together both postgraduates and academics and publishes articles in its online journal.

EARLYMODERNDRESSTEX
This list is used by members of the AHRC Early Modern Dress & Textiles Research Network to make announcements, raise discussion and disseminate information relating to the Network projects and themes

EAST-WEST-RESEARCH
East-West-Research, set up under the ESRCs East West Programme, is a forum for the discussion of research problems and findings in relation to all aspects of social, economic, and political transformation in Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.

EBL-IN-LANGUAGES
A discussion list for academic staff interested in Enquiry-Based Learning EBL as a teaching methodology for all aspects of modern languages curricula in higher education.

ECOC
Email list for researchers assessing the European Capital of Culture

ECPA
This list is for the discussion of issues relating to the European Cultural Policy and Practice and the related subject pedagogy of universities and independent organisations. Cross disciplinary approaches including Museums, Heritage, Galleries, Performing/Visual Arts, Festivals, etc are encouraged.

ENCL-REELC
The European Network of Comparative Literature / Réseau Européen d'Etudes Littéraires Comparées(ENCL/REELC) provides a joint forum for all National Comparative Literature associations in Europe. It facilitates the exchange of information between countries and promotes international academic collaboration.

EPBC
For the discussion,sharing and development of EPBC teaching materials which will help academics and students to learn more about European literature, languages and culture

ESTUDOSGALEGOS
Lista de correo da Asociación Internacional de Estudos Galegos para o intercambio de información relacionada cos Estudos Galegos, perspectivas profesionais, e para favorecer o networking entre os seus membros.

EUPOP2012
EUPOP2012 is the inaugural conference of the European Popular Culture Association (EPCA). 11-13th July 2012 at the London College of Fashion.

EUROFILM
List to support a British Academy International Networks Project.

FGLS
We are the subject association of scholars working on Germanic languages in the UK and Ireland and we live at www.fgls.ac.uk. We have biennial meetings and a lovely mailing list. And we are very friendly and welcoming.

FOLKTALES
This list is used to facilitate interdisciplinary discussion of folktales, fairy tales and fantasy literature. Contributions may include research enquiries as well information about relevant publications and events.

FRANCE-MEDIA
This list is intended to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information between researchers interested in the French broadcasting media.

FSLG
To act as a focus for librarians and others concerned with the provision of library resources and services in French studies in the United Kingdom.

GALICIAN-STUDIES
This list is for all those working in the field of Galician Studies to make announcements and share information about research, teaching, and developments in Galician Studies.

GERMAN-HISTORY
This list is intended as a news service and discussion forum for historians of Germany based in the UK and beyond. Membership is open to everyone with an interest in German history - academic or research student.

GERMAN-STUDIES
This list acts as a bulletin board and discussion forum for matters relating to research and teaching in any field of academic German Studies. It advertises the activities of the Association for German Studies in Great Britain and Ireland (AGS).

GERMANPHILOSOPHY
The list will be used to provide information to and allow discussion between participants in the German Philosophy Seminar at the IGRS (University of London), convened by Dr. Johan Siebers, and to inform members of other relevant events.

GSLG
Forum for members of the German Studies Library Group, both librarians and academics. The Group is concerned with provision of high quality library services in the field of German studies and seeks to enhance services by co-operative projects and good communication between members.

HENRYSWEETSOCIETY
The Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas was founded in February 1984. Its aims are to promote and encourage the study of the history of all branches of linguistic thought, theoretical and applied, and including non-European traditions. Its fields of interest include the history both of the major subject areas of linguistics and also of more specialised topics, such as writing systems, literacy, rhetoric, and the application of linguistic ideas within professional and technical fields.

HERTAMUELLER
This international list is for all those who research, publish and translate the works of Herta Mueller, the Romanian-German author who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2009. The list is to be used for disseminating information on Mueller and academic exchange. Messages may be posted in English or German.

HIGHLANDS
The Highland Research Network is an interdisciplinary forum for discussion and exchange of information relating to the landscape, culture and history of the Scottish Highlands.

HISON
Founded in 2005, the network's members are academic researchers in historical sociolinguistics from all over the world. Our activities consist of conferences and summer schools and we have webpages at http://www.hison.ac.uk and http://www.philhist.uni-augsburg.de/hison/

HISPANISTASXIX
This mail list aims at providing up-to-date information on research, publications and initiatives related to nineteenth-century Spain. Scholars from the UK, the US, Canada and Spain are involved in the project.

HISTORY-VASCO
VASCO is a list for discussion and exchange of information on all aspects of the study of the Portuguese Discoveries of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, organised by the Centre for the Study of the Portuguese Discoveries, Linacre College Oxford.

HISTORYOFMFL
This list is open to all those with an interest in the history of how foreign langauges have been taught and learnt in the UK, Europe, and elsewhere

IBERIA
IBERIA provides a forum for the dissemination of information and the discussion of matters of common concern among subject specialists, librarians, academic staff, postgraduate students and others in the field of Spanish and Portuguese studies.

IRISH-STUDIES
This is a general discussion forum for Irish studies with an initial focus on the Queen's University Belfast and JSTOR digitization project which will deliver 100 full text journals, 205 full text monographs and 2,500 manuscript images with detailed metadata. The resource will be free in the UK and Ireland. It is anticipated that list members will engage in discussion on the development of further research resources relating to Ireland.

ITALIAN-STUDIES
This list is dedicated to scholarly discussions in any field of Italian studies. The list owner(s) will also post information regarding publications of interest. Members of the list are encouraged to share their expertise with others.

ITARETE
This is an Italian language learning community open to everyone interested in improving their understanding of Italian language and culture by contributing to discussions with native speakers. Discussions are in Italian only. Sub-lists may be added later.

ITET-LANGUAGES
This list is to provide information, networking and support to lecturers and others involved in the initial training of teachers of languages in the UK.

KLEZMERUK
A list to serve the interests of the growing academic and practicing klezmer community in the UK

LATAMCYBER
List for those interested in Latin American cultural products created for the Internet, and new discourses, practices and communities generated by such cultural products. See the project blog at: http://latamcyber.wordpress.com/

LCMRS
This will be the main means of communication for the Liverpool Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (formerly Liverpool Centre for Medieval Studies) - a hub for research, research networking and support in the field of medieval and Renaissance Studies in the UK, and especially in the North West.

LEGACIESOFWAR
This list is used to discuss broad activity that covers all areas of the Legacies of War project based at the University of Leeds, which aims to commemorate the centenary of the First World War from 2014-18.

LEGACIESOFWAR-MEDICINE
This list is used to discuss the War and Medicine strand of the Legacies of War project based at the University of Leeds, which aims to commemorate the centenary of the First World War from 2014-18.

LEGACIESOFWAR-RESISTANCE
This list is used to discuss the War and Resistance strand of the Legacies of War project based at the University of Leeds, which aims to commemorate the centenary of the First World War from 2014-18.

LIT-LANG-CULTURE-EVENTS
This list carries announcements of UK calls for conference papers, conferences and other events (meetings, conferences, seminars etc) in English literature, language, linguistics and cultural studies. Please note that it does not carry announcements about publications. It is administered by the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London.

LYNDSAY-L
This list is used by members of the Sir David Lyndsay Society to share information, questions and research discussion relating to the work of Sir David Lyndsay (c. 1486-1555)

MASS-DIGITIZATION
This list is for scholars and archivists, etc, interested in the mass digitization of original textual materials, particularly digital photography of medieval manuscripts.

MEDANTHRO
This list is used by members of the UK Medical Anthropology academic community to disseminate information about meetings, awards and courses and to encourage collaborative research initiatives.

MEDIEVALISTS-IN-SCOTLAND
This list is used by medievalists working IN Scotland (not necessarily ON Scotland) for networking: looking for potential collaborators for research; planning, announcing or advertising conferences, workshops, events, publication opportunities, jobs, studentships, post-docs, grants etc.

MIN-LANG
Electronic discussion forum of the research network on minority languages in Europe.

MODLANGSRT
This list forms part of an IGRS national specialist training for doctoral students in the modern languages funded by the AHRC

MOTHERHOODRESEARCHNETWORK
The principal aim of the Network (funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council) is to enable cross-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue on the study of motherhood, exploring what representations and narratives of motherhood in contemporary women-authored European literatures can contribute to different disciplines.

MUSICASPOPULARES
a list for scholars working on world popular musics in Spanish and Portuguese

NORTHWEST-SEMINAR
To disseminate information regarding interdisciplinary north-west seminars. To forge connections between researchers with corresponding interests throughout the north-west. To promote research of the early modern period, in any discipline.

OPERA-SCHOLARS
A list for the discussion of developments in opera scholarship and research. Conference announcements may be included.

PERIPHERAL-IDENTITIES
Peripheral Identities is the title of an interdisciplinary research project based at Lancaster University which involves research into minority cultures and identities within Europe. The focus is on cultural production, with special attention to literature, language and the arts. The purpose of the list is to facilitate information exchange, interdisciplinary research, and joint publications between academics working in any aspect of this field.

PHOTOFILE-IGRS
Discussion list linked to the research network and seminars held at the Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies, London, and the University of Kent: Photography: Theory, Practice, Debate.

PORT-STUDIES
This list is hosted by the Centre for Port and Maritime History (University of Liverpool / Liverpool John Moores University), but is open to all scholars working on Port and Maritime Studies.

POSTGRAD-SFPS
This list will promote discussion between postgraduates working in the field of Francophone Postcolonial studies, and will inform members of forthcoming SFPS postgraduate events

PSYCHOANALYSIS-NET-FRENCH
The list is used by memebers of the Network at the IGRS to discuss translation and other issues related to psychoanalysis in French studies.

PSYCHOANALYSIS-NET-GERMAN
This list is used by the members of the Network at the IGRS (Institute of Germanic & Romance Studies) to discuss translation and other issues related to psychanalysis in German studies.

PSYCHOANALYSIS-NET-HISPANIC
This list is used by members of the Network at the IGRS to discuss translation and other issues related to psychoanalysis and Hispanic studies

PSYCHOANALYSIS-NET-ITALIAN
This list is used by members of the Network at the IGRS to discuss translation and other issues related to psychoanalysis and Italian studies

PUBLISHING-STUDIES
This list is a forum for discussion of issues around the development of publishing studies as a discipline in the UK and internationally, and for the dissemination of news about forthcoming events, funding opportunities and publications in this field of study. Included within this topic are publishing culture generally, book, serials and publishing history; economic, political and social issues associated with the development, sale and dissemination of intellectual property; design, typography and production of print and electronic media; audience and reception studies, among others.

QMCECS
This list is used by the Centre for Eighteenth-Century Studies at Queen Mary University of London to make announcements to the higher education research community about the Centre's activities, events and seminars.

REMSIS
Announcement list for Renaissance and Early Modern seminars, conferences and other events in Scotland

REPRESENTING-PROSTITUTION
The figure of the Prostitute is a highly enduring and controversial figure. This group engages in academic discussion around this topic. We hope to explore and engage with all aspects of the subject area and we invite all in all fields of study to engage and participate.

RESIDENCE-ABROAD
A list for university tutors/coordinators of student residence abroad, undertaken as part of degree programmes.

REVISITING-MODERNISM
Videoconference seminar series "Revisiting Modernism" with Prof. Michael Levenson (English, University of Virginia) who is physically present at RHUL for the seminar series

ROMANIS-IN-EUROPE
This list is used as an exchange platform for the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) supported Collaborative Research Network (CRN) "Romanis in Europe". The CRN already counts around 60 members, around the half of whom are UK based. The specific interest of the network lies with the evaluative research with the focus on policies targeting Romani communities, allowing their geographic mobility and determining their relationship with the European and national institutions.

ROME
The Rome Research Network was created to promote and aid research into renaissance or early modern Rome. Through our mailing group and annual work-in-progress seminar we aim to provide an arena for the exchange of ideas, intellectual queries and practical help in all aspects of the study of Rome from c. 1400-1700. All those undertaking postgraduate research in this field are welcomed to post information about relevant events and publications or to ask for advice about any aspect of their research.

ROYALSTUDIES
This group is connected to the Royal Studies Network, a new community of scholars working on research with royal themes or those with an interest in monarchal topics. It is designed to support the sharing of ideas, research, conferences, publications etc which would appeal to the group members. Ideally this group will also provide a forum which will enable members to find other individuals to develop collaborative research projects with, both in the UK and globally.

RUSSIAN-LIT
Forum for discussion of research and scholarly topics in Russian literature.

RUSSIAN-STUDIES
This list is for members of the UK academic community studying all aspects of the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

RUSSIAN-TEACHING
Discussion list for Russian teaching and Russian and Slavonic linguistics.

SCANDINAVIAN
This list is used by UK teachers and researchers in Scandinavian Studies to share information about courses, events, resources and projects.

SCOTTISH-STUDIES
This list is used by an international group of academics and practitioners dedicated to analysing and producing material on Scotland, in a variety of disciplines (i.e. history, literature, language, politics, etc.). It will be used primarily for the announcement of relevant events, and as a discussion forum.

SCRAN
An open list to discuss the Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, and related topics such as Digitisation, Metadata, Resource Discovery Protocols, Educational Technology and Electronic Copyright. Discussion of the content and use of SCRAN is on SCRAN-USERS@jiscmail.ac.uk

SEXUALITIES-IN-CEE
this is an academic mailing list focused on sexuality and gender in central and eastern europe.

SLAVONIC-EE-POSTGRAD
This list is for announcements of relevance to postgraduate students in Slavonic and East European studies at UK universities, or postgraduate members of the British Association for Slavonic and East European Studies.

SPORTANDEU
This is used by the members of the Association for the Study of Sport and the European Union, a research network of academics interested in the impact of European politics and policies on sport and vice-versa.

STRAP
Stage Translation Research Adaptation Practice is an international discussion forum for researchers and practitioners interested in stage translation and adaptation. It is intended that this forum will help subscribers to create networks and further the discipline.

TERMCELT
Enables Celtic scholars involved in terminology, lexicography and language engineering for Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish, Irish, Manx and Breton to share their work and develop common approaches to research in this area.

TESTUNAU
Fforwm i drafod testunau Cymraeg ar ffurf gyfrifiadurol. Trafodir creu arch if o destunau o bob cyfnod; safonau encodio, tagio, ffontiau, setiau cymeri adau, trefn goladu, a meddalwedd. (A forum, chiefly in Welsh, for discussing Welsh texts in computer-readable form.)

TEXTUALSCHOLARSHIP
The aim of this list is to provide an international and interdisciplinary forum for the theory and practice of textual scholarship. Both members and non-members of STS and ESTS are welcome to join.

THORP
An e-forum for onomasts, historians, archaeologists, and historical geographers researching aspects of the origins, spatial organization, economic function, social status and physical setting of settlements containing the place-name element -thorp (and its variants).

TRANSFORMATIONOFSTATEANDMARKET
This is a group involved in analysising the role of privatisation and liberalisation in EU law. Its core members are based in the EU.

TRANSLATINGCULTURES
The list will be linked to the Arts and Humanities Research Council 'translating cultures' theme, and will allow discussion of questions relating to this subject area.

TRANSLATIO
A Translation Studies forum used by postgraduate students to stir up debates and make announcements on forthcoming events. Students are invited to help each other out by exchanging research and content-related questions. Issues to be discussed in this context include translation theory, literature, cultural studies, linguistics, DTS, cognitive theory and sociotranslatology. Experienced scholars are also welcome.

UACES
The UACES members' email list for members to circulate information about events, jobs, etc. subject to the usage policy that can be viewed at www.uaces.org/email

URBAN-PLACE-NAMES
The Urban Place Names list brings together those interested in the critical study of place names and naming practices in urban areas. It is intended to be interdisciplinary in focus and includes perspectives from Cultural Politics, Geography, Linguistics, Sociology and Urban Planning (among others).

VLE-LANGUAGES-USER-GROUP
The list is aimed at providing a forum in which practice can be shared between language and related studies practitioners in Higher Education who are using Virtual Learning Environments

WESLINE
This list enables collaboration between the individual Library Groups for West European Languages and will facilitate the dissemination of information and discussion of issues in West European studies in the UK

WIGS-FORUM
A forum for members of the organisation Women in German Studies (founded 1988) and associates to discuss matters of common interest with regard to research and teaching.

WNOMS
Mailing list for the Welsh Network of Modernist Studies (WNoMS), an umbrella organisation which brings together scholars working on modernism in Wales to facilitate better #communication and collaboration. The list circulates information about upcoming modernism events in Wales as well as circulating call for papers for conferences, books and #journals.

WOLVERHAMPTON-ANNOUNCE
One day conference on Screen Aesthetics at University of Wolverhampton

WOMEN-IN-EXILE-STUDIES
The UK women-in-exile-studies mailing list is used to promote research on German-speaking women refugees of the 1930s and 1940s and facilitate discussion among interested researchers.

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