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Fatima Naqvi is the Elias W. Leavenworth Professor in German Film at Yale University, where she currently chairs the Film and Media Studies program within the European Studies Council. Her work sits at the intersection of literature, film, and architecture, deeply exploring how these disciplines relate to human experience. She focuses on the works of notable writers and filmmakers such as Thomas Bernhard, Elfriede Jelinek, and Michael Haneke, examining themes of modern culture through projects like 'Architecture of Illness,' which discusses the role of hospitals in shaping contemporary identities from 1860 to 2020. Naqvi is also dedicated to amplifying the voices of forgotten authors and is working on translations that highlight sidelined writers from the Red Vienna era. Her commitment to diverse perspectives is evident in her teaching philosophy, aiming for an inclusive classroom where dialogue and interconnections between academics, artists, and the public thrive. Naqvi has contributed extensively to various academic publications and has held professorships at prestigious institutions, including Harvard University and Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz.
Yale University • New Haven, CT
Leads the Film and Media Studies program, focusing on the integration of literature, film, and architecture.
Harvard University • Cambridge, MA
Taught courses and conducted research in related fields.
Rutgers University • New Brunswick, NJ
Engaged students in subjects related to German literature and media.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.