Dr. Astrid Böger

Biography

Professor Astrid Böger specializes in American Studies, focusing on 19th and 20th century American literature and culture, media studies, visual culture, and popular culture. Her academic journey reflects a strong commitment to the field, beginning with her studies in English, American Studies, and German Studies at multiple universities, including Duke University. She earned her doctorate with a dissertation on documentary practices during the New Deal, awarded 'summa cum laude'. Her teaching experience spans several universities, including Radboud University Nijmegen and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, before her appointment at the University of Hamburg where she has served as a professor since 2009. In addition to her teaching, she leads the research office for Graphic Literature and has been involved in various research networks and collaborations, focusing on transnational cultural narratives and media aesthetics. Her published works cover topics ranging from American realism in photography to the cultural implications of graphic novels and global culture. She has contributed significantly to the academic community as a speaker and panelist, engaged in various projects aimed at understanding the intricacies of American cultural expressions in a global context.

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