Master's thesis from 2006 in the field of German Studies - Modern German Literature, grade: 1.3, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, 43 sources in the bibliography, language: German. Abstract: Scientific studies on Poetry Slam are still rare, but previous theses can be referenced. For this reason, the thesis does not primarily focus on defining the phenomenon of Poetry Slam or its history; Boris Preckwitz and Stefanie Westermayr have already done this extensively. Instead, the thesis approaches Poetry Slam as performance poetry and examines the communicative interaction between the author and the audience, as well as between audience members. Additionally, it considers the visual associations that arise from the performative influences.