Dr. Ian Roberts

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ian Roberts is an Associate Professor and Head of German at the University of Warwick, specializing in the cultural history of German cinema and its intersection with national identity. He has a background lecturing at various institutions, including the University of Mainz and the University of Exeter, prior to joining Warwick in 2013. His current research focuses on the influential works of German director F. W. Murnau and the representation of German identity in media, particularly concerning modern armed forces. He has received funding for projects such as the Weimar 100 initiative, which aims to make early German cinema accessible to contemporary audiences. His publications span various aspects of German film and culture, with a focus on public engagement events and lectures related to his research. Roberts has supervised numerous postgraduate research projects in German film and cultural history.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor; Head German

2013-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Leads the German department at the University of Warwick, focusing on teaching and research in German cinema and cultural studies.

Courses

GE112 Provincial - Pariah - Powerhouse: Reading German-language Culture from a Global Perspective GE201 Translation GE217 Film Weimar Republic Reich GE401 Final year translation Supervision

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Degree certificate
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  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.