Papers by Nora Goerne
In an attempt to understand German-Portuguese cultural relations, this article explores the disco... more In an attempt to understand German-Portuguese cultural relations, this article explores the discovery, reception and distribution of Renaissance writer Luís Vaz de Camões in Germany and subsequent in-tertextual production. The aims of this study are then threefold: First of all, I am to give an updated historical overview of Camões’ reception which then allows for a deeper understanding of Camões’ portrayal as Portugal’s tragic hero in German Romanticism. This then leads to a discussion of the pro-jected decline of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation which were articulated by Friedrich Schlegel and his contemporaries. Lastly, this essay focuses on similar discourses of decline in Reinhold Schneider’s Das Leiden des Camões oder Untergang und Vollendung der portugiesischen Macht which aimed to explore historical decline and personal existentialist questions through a historical as well as a fictional interpretation of Camões’ life.
In the past decade, the historically homogenous South Korean society has seen an increase in immi... more In the past decade, the historically homogenous South Korean society has seen an increase in immigration. While the majority of immigrants still come from other Asian countries, the immigration of Anglophone immigrants is especially remarkable. Most of them are working as English teachers in public and private Korean education institutions. This essay traces the motivations of these immigrants and the role of the government by means of a literature review. Furthermore, quantitative research has been conducted to try to answer the question of how well these Western immigrants are
integrated in the Korean society. Even though South Korea is slowly transforming into a multicultural society, integration of migrants is still an issue that the government has not
yet addressed thoroughly.
Encyclopedic article about the life of the German composer Karl Otto Lies (Hanover 26 July 1869 –... more Encyclopedic article about the life of the German composer Karl Otto Lies (Hanover 26 July 1869 – Goes 9 November 1955) and his works in the Dutch region of Zeeland (publication pending)
Thesis Chapters by Nora Goerne
The media coverage of the Eurozone crisis and Germany’s role in it has received much academic int... more The media coverage of the Eurozone crisis and Germany’s role in it has received much academic interest, however the Portuguese media discourses have been largely disregarded in most studies. As this thesis suggests, it is important to be aware of media discourses because they play an important role in shaping public opinion and public policy making. In this sense, this thesis explores common narratives and representations that are used to make sense of Germany’s role in the Eurozone crisis (2011-2014) in various types of Portuguese media. In order to gain an insight in both hegemonic and alternative narratives, the analysis included articles from two major newspapers, Público and Jornal de Notícias, as well as minor media: street art, graffiti and public protests. It was assumed that these two types of media would use different discourses on Germany but in fact, there were many similarities.
Through narrative analysis, two prevalent narratives have been identified that were used both in the press and in minor media. The first narrative was marked by a reductionist discourse. Chancellor Angela Merkel was represented as Hitler’s doppelgänger aiming to establish a “Fourth Reich” through imposing draconic economic measures on other European countries. The second narrative revolves around the perceived unequal relationship between Portugal and Germany. By the use of different metaphors such as the puppeteer, the teacher and the doctor, Germany is portrayed as a superior power that Portugal bows to either voluntarily or involuntarily. Using Jack Lule’s approach of the seven master myths, it is argued that much of the Portuguese news coverage and the minor media are shaped by the ancient myth of the scapegoat. Casting Germany as a scapegoat is not unique to the Portuguese media but this myth has also been found for instance in Greek media. Contrariwise, it is pointed out that German media portrays the countries commonly known as PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) as lazy and participates in the process of mutual scapegoating, which could provoke dangerous consequences and lead to further European disintegration.
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Papers by Nora Goerne
integrated in the Korean society. Even though South Korea is slowly transforming into a multicultural society, integration of migrants is still an issue that the government has not
yet addressed thoroughly.
Thesis Chapters by Nora Goerne
Through narrative analysis, two prevalent narratives have been identified that were used both in the press and in minor media. The first narrative was marked by a reductionist discourse. Chancellor Angela Merkel was represented as Hitler’s doppelgänger aiming to establish a “Fourth Reich” through imposing draconic economic measures on other European countries. The second narrative revolves around the perceived unequal relationship between Portugal and Germany. By the use of different metaphors such as the puppeteer, the teacher and the doctor, Germany is portrayed as a superior power that Portugal bows to either voluntarily or involuntarily. Using Jack Lule’s approach of the seven master myths, it is argued that much of the Portuguese news coverage and the minor media are shaped by the ancient myth of the scapegoat. Casting Germany as a scapegoat is not unique to the Portuguese media but this myth has also been found for instance in Greek media. Contrariwise, it is pointed out that German media portrays the countries commonly known as PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) as lazy and participates in the process of mutual scapegoating, which could provoke dangerous consequences and lead to further European disintegration.
integrated in the Korean society. Even though South Korea is slowly transforming into a multicultural society, integration of migrants is still an issue that the government has not
yet addressed thoroughly.
Through narrative analysis, two prevalent narratives have been identified that were used both in the press and in minor media. The first narrative was marked by a reductionist discourse. Chancellor Angela Merkel was represented as Hitler’s doppelgänger aiming to establish a “Fourth Reich” through imposing draconic economic measures on other European countries. The second narrative revolves around the perceived unequal relationship between Portugal and Germany. By the use of different metaphors such as the puppeteer, the teacher and the doctor, Germany is portrayed as a superior power that Portugal bows to either voluntarily or involuntarily. Using Jack Lule’s approach of the seven master myths, it is argued that much of the Portuguese news coverage and the minor media are shaped by the ancient myth of the scapegoat. Casting Germany as a scapegoat is not unique to the Portuguese media but this myth has also been found for instance in Greek media. Contrariwise, it is pointed out that German media portrays the countries commonly known as PIGS (Portugal, Italy, Greece, Spain) as lazy and participates in the process of mutual scapegoating, which could provoke dangerous consequences and lead to further European disintegration.