Dr. Elena Giannoulis

Professor

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Biography

Elena Giannoulis is a professor at Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in Japanese literature and culture. Her research encompasses modern and contemporary Japanese literature, focusing on affective narratives, human-machine interactions, and digital communication. Giannoulis has been involved in various significant academic projects, including serving as the Principal Investigator for the ERC research project 'Emotional Machines: Technological Transformation Intimacy Japan' (EMTECH). Her past positions include a guest professorship at the University of Tokyo and a Junior Professor of Japanese Literature at the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School. Giannoulis has published several important volumes and articles on the intersections of culture and literature in Japan, exploring themes like nostalgia and emotional technology. She actively organizes conferences and workshops, promoting scholarly dialogue within the field of Japanese studies. Additionally, she has engaged in public discussions and interviews focusing on her work and the broader implications of her research, including the emotional dimensions of literature in contemporary Japan.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-10-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Tenured professor in the Department of Japanese Studies, focusing on research and teaching in Japanese literature and culture.

Guest Professor

2017-03-01 — 2017-03-31

University of Tokyo • Tokyo

Conducted research and lectures on contemporary Japanese literature.

Junior Professor

2013-10-01 — 2020-03-01

Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School, Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin

Engaged in teaching and research in Japanese literature.

Awards

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ERC Starting Grant

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Post-doctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Freie Universität Berlin

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with 10 ECTS in Methods of Empirical Social Research 10 ECTS in International Relations 35 ECTS in Political and Administrative Sciences
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Proof of English proficiency (C1)
  • Proof of German proficiency (DSH-2)
  • Course descriptions for ECTS verification
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political and Social Sciences.