Dr. Alexandra Ludewig

Professor

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Biography

Professor Alexandra Ludewig is the Head of the School of Humanities at The University of Western Australia and an expert in German European Studies. She has received several awards for her teaching and has a keen focus on issues of identity and 'Heimat.' Her extensive publication record includes monographs such as 'Screening Nostalgia: 100 Years German Heimat Film,' 'Born German: Re-Born Western Australia,' 'War Time Wadjemup: Social History Rottnest Island Internment Camp,' and 'Lives Legacy Carceral Island: Biographical History Wadjemup/Rottnest Island.' The latter co-authored book won the Margaret Medcalf Award for Best Local History from the WA History Council. Ludewig's research interests span contemporary German art, literature, film, politics, and society, alongside various historical contexts including the experiences of Germans in Australia and during wartime. She is active in projects that seek to reclaim cultural narratives and explore changing concepts of 'Heimat.'

Research Interests

Experience

Head of School

— Present

The University of Western Australia • Perth

Leading the School of Humanities.

Awards

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Margaret Medcalf Award

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Echo360 e3 Innovation Grant

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Goethe Institute Scholarship

Courses

Advanced German Studies Fieldwork: NCP funded Germany-Japan-Australia German Theatre Research Methodologies Teaching Outdoors

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.