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Jacky Kosgei teaches African Literary Cultural Studies at the University of Tübingen's Englisches Seminar. His interdisciplinary research focuses on the intersection of literary studies, history, and anthropology, particularly utilizing oral histories to challenge and expand established narratives within historical archives. Kosgei emphasizes the significance of marine ecosystems and indigenous knowledge, exploring how these cultural forms can contribute to marine conservation efforts. His recent work includes oversight of significant PhD dissertations and contributions to a range of academic publications, highlighting issues around Africa, diaspora literature, and ecological perspectives. Kosgei is involved with various academic committees and initiatives, notably the Indian Ocean World Centre and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Global South Studies. His teaching includes areas such as Comparative African Literature and Postcolonial Ecocriticism, with a focus on how these topics inform broader discussions within literary and cultural studies. He has also presented at numerous conferences and workshops, promoting discussions on decolonization and ecological issues.
University Tübingen • Tübingen, Germany
Teaching and research in African Literary Cultural Studies, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate theses.
Focus on Autonomous Vision, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.