Literatures in Europe Today
CKCU Literary News is an internet-based broadcasting service of Radio CKCU-FM 93.1 . Launched in 1975, the station is an integral part of the Carleton University community in Ottawa, Canada. It is currently producing a new program: Literatures in Europe Today. Starting in October 2010, the show will be aired twice a month (time still to be announced). Episodes last 20 minutes. They can be heard locally at FM 93.1 and on live stream > http://www.ckcufm.com/node/352. All episodes will be made available as podcast (mp3-audio files for free downloading).
Hosted by Hans G. Ruprecht, in collaboration with Carleton’s multicultural community and numerous correspondents, the show is bringing news items, features and interviews on
- Selected writers and their recent works as reviewed in Europe
- Regional differences (cultures / languages / borders)
- Historical relations (traditions / changes)
- Books (poetry, fiction, drama, essay) in the News
- Prizes (national, international award-winning authors)
- Themes, genres and styles of contemporary writing
- New Media (blogs, e-magazines) and creative writing
- Circumstances of commemorative celebrations
- Inter- / national literature (theatre, poetry) festivals,
- Inter- / national book fairs (London, Paris, Frankfurt, etc.)
- Perspectives on cultural, and ‘literary life’ in major European cities
- Latest trends in dramatic performance
- New film adaptations of fiction: reception and critique
You’ll find additional information under PROGRAM, CALENDAR, and ABOUT.
Please feel free to submit comments and suggestions. We would like to hear from you.
Contact: <radio.ckcu.litnews@]gmail.com>