Dr. Britta Kallin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Britta Kallin is an Associate Professor in the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in contemporary German and Austrian women's literature and theater. She received her Ph.D. in German Literature from the University of Cincinnati in 2000. Since joining Georgia Tech as an Assistant Professor of German, she has made significant contributions to the field, with published works in prestigious journals such as Communications International Brecht Society and German Quarterly. Her research areas include critical race studies, gender, and the influences of Austrian dramatists such as Marlene Streeruwitz. In addition, Kallin has focused on women's theater and environmental humanities, demonstrating a commitment to integrating social issues within her academic work. She has held various leadership roles, including President of the American Association of Teachers of German, and has been a part of multiple editorial boards, influencing the discourse in Germanic studies. Her teaching interests are complemented by a varied curriculum, which addresses themes of migration, post-colonialism, and intercultural communication.

Research Interests

Awards

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Certificate of Merit

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Women in German Faculty Research Award

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Class of 1934 CIOS Award

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AATG-GA Professor of the Year

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Excellence in Teaching Student Choice Award

Courses

Elementary German II Intermediate German Intermediate German II Undergraduate Research: #metoo German Media Germany Crossing Borders Lit/Cul Fairy Tales Grimm/Disney TV & Electronic Culture Structure, Communication & Culture Current Issues Special Topics Perspectives on German Media German Film Literature German Post-Wall Cinema Intercultural Seminar Berlin 20th Century Industrial Transformation in German Society/Economy German Internship Undergraduate Research Special Topics: Sustainable Development in Germany Master's Project: Visual Representations of Refugees Master's Project: Cameroonian Sports Event in Germany Master's Project: Soccer Sustainability Master's Thesis: Modal Particles in German Special Topics Special Problems: German Artists

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.