Erinnerungen an Begegnungen mit Germanisten aus den Ostblockstaaten während der kommunistischen Zeit

Abstract

The author of the article established contacts with German linguists originating from the communist countries of Eastern Europe when he stayed in Marburg (since 1962). He developed those contacts following his appointment, in 1971/72, for the position of the chairman of the faculty at Vienna University. Since 1973, he made contacts with colleagues from five universities and institutions in Poland and five in the GDR. The article presents subjective observations and experiences of the author from joint conferences and meetings during his guest lectures. The situation in Poland, according to the author, was different than the situation prevailing in the GDR.