Re-Imagining Germany. An analysis of travel accounts in Dutch magazines from 1946 to 1950

dc.contributor.advisorEnsel, R.
dc.contributor.advisorPetterson, A.F.
dc.contributor.authorTadema, M.
dc.date.issued2021-08-31
dc.description.abstractThis thesis takes a closer look at the reconciliation process of Germany and the Netherlands by answering the research question what images were produced in Dutch magazine articles based on journeys to Germany from 1946 to 1950. To analyse the articles an inductive content analysis has been conducted. Concepts like Tourist narratives, Tourist gaze and Othering supported the study. Three main images regarding the situation in Germany have been identified: land of ruins and rubble, land of scarcity and land of contrast. Additionally, three main images regarding the Germans have been identified: Germans as displaced people, as egocentric and individualistic people and as people drawing from an old strength. The analysis shows that the journey helped the travellers to organize their contradicting feelings about Germany and to find sympathy with the inhabitants of the country.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.ubn.ru.nl/handle/123456789/11920
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.thesis.facultyFaculteit der Letterenen_US
dc.thesis.specialisationTourism and Cultureen_US
dc.thesis.studyprogrammeMaster Kunst- en Cultuurwetenschappenen_US
dc.thesis.typeMasteren_US
dc.titleRe-Imagining Germany. An analysis of travel accounts in Dutch magazines from 1946 to 1950en_US
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