Dr. David Groiser

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Groiser is an Associate Professor of German at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. His research focuses on German writing during the Enlightenment, with particular emphasis on modern German thought and German-Jewish culture. He explores various subjects within critical theory and the intersections of culture and philosophy. Groiser teaches German language and literature from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, addressing key figures such as Kant, Goethe, Schiller, Kleist, Nietzsche, Rilke, Kafka, and Thomas Mann. His publications include notable works such as 'Martin Buber, Mythos und Mystik' and 'Repetition Renewal: Kierkegaard, Rosenzweig and the German-Jewish Renaissance'. He contributes to various significant academic discussions around translation and the Jewish experience in Europe, considering the nuances of culturally significant texts. Through his courses and research, Groiser aims to foster an understanding of the complex relationships between language, culture, and identity in historical contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.