Introduction and Purpose Statement A seeming paradox exists in Germany regarding acknowledging homosexuality past and present. At this moment in history (Autumn 2017), Germany’s government is grappling with the legal issues associated with instituting the …

  Only under conditions in which [a] loss would matter does the value of life appear.—Judith Butler, Frames of War “Americans! They kill people for no reason! Now of course, the US government gives all …

1. Introduction The ability to communicate, in one’s own L1 or in L2 or with a lingua franca with people of different cultures, is more and more essential and required for work and in social …

  Populism is one of the most widespread buzzwords in today’s political discourse. Commentators have used it to refer to the Brexit campaign as well as to the vociferous anti-establishment parties and movements recently risen …