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Professor Dr. David Brenner

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Biography

David Brenner is a Senior Lecturer at Texas A&M University within the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in various fields including German Studies, Jewish Studies, European Studies, International Studies, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Film Media Studies, and Foreign Language/Culture Pedagogy. He has authored and translated numerous books, essays, and articles, contributing significantly to academic discourse. His recent publication, 'German-Jewish Popular Culture Holocaust' (2014), showcases his extensive research and expertise. Brenner is currently engaged in a project titled 'Schindler’s Shoah: Teaching the Holocaust Genocide Cold War,' which delves into the portrayals and pedagogies of genocide in the context of the United States and Europe since 1989. Throughout his career, he has taught a variety of courses, ranging from beginning German to advanced subjects in German culture and film, designed to enrich students' understanding of language and culture within global contexts.

Research Interests

German Studies Jewish Studies Holocaust and Genocide Studies Comparative Literature Culture Translation Studies Foreign Language/Culture Pedagogy

Courses

Beginning German Beginning German II Intermediate German Intermediate German II Advanced Business German German Culture Civilization (study abroad) German Culture Civilization II (study abroad) German Film Senior Seminar International Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred

Application Checklist

  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.