Dr. Kai Bremer

Professor

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Biography

Kai Bremer is a professor of Modern German Literature at Freie Universität Berlin, where he has been part of the Department of Philosophy and Humanities. His scholarly interests and contributions lie primarily in the field of German literature from the early modern period to the present, with a specific focus on social history and literary theory. Bremer has held significant positions, including being a PI at the Friedrich Schlegel Graduate School for Literary Studies and serving as the chief editor of the International Archives for Social History of German Literature. He has published extensively and edited numerous academic volumes, demonstrating his influence and leadership in literary studies. His academic career has included professorships at various prestigious institutions, reflecting his active engagement in the scholarly community. He is also recognized for his contributions to interdisciplinary research and has participated as a fellow at various research centers, including the Herzog August Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel and the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Bielefeld. Throughout his career, Bremer has garnered awards for his work, including a scholarship from the Göttingen DFG Graduate School. His research interests cover a wide range within modern literary studies, including the interaction between literature and religion during the Reformation, the evolution of literary forms, and the dynamics of political and cultural contexts in literary production.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Modern German Literature

2023-04-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaching and researching on modern German literature and its social context.

Professor of Early Modern German Literature

2020-03-01 — 2023-03-01

Institute for Cultural History of the Early Modern Period, University of Osnabrück • Osnabrück, Germany

Research and teaching focusing on early modern literature.

Professor of Literary History

2015-08-01 — 2018-09-01

Institute for Modern German Literature and Media, CAU Kiel • Kiel, Germany

Specializing in literary history and theory.

Awards

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Prize of JLU Gießen for Habilitation Thesis

2017-11-01

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.