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Karin Wurst is a Professor of German at Michigan State University, holding a Ph.D. in German Literature from Ohio State University. Her scholarly work primarily explores family representations, women’s drama, and cultural consumption in 18th Century Germany. She authored several books including 'Fabricating Pleasure: Fashion, Entertainment, Consumption in Germany (1780-1830)' and edited works such as 'Unpopular Virtues: J. M. R. Lenz Critics.' Wurst has also contributed extensively to notable journals such as the German Quarterly and the Women German Yearbook, focusing on issues of gender and cultural aesthetic representation in 17th and 18th century Germany. Her teaching interests encompass literary cultural theories, feminist theory, and women’s literature, reflecting her deep engagement with material culture. Between 2006 and 2014, she served as the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at MSU and currently holds the position of Special Advisor to the Provost for Intercultural Learning and Student Engagement.
Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Professor of German with a focus on 18th Century literature and cultural studies.
Department of Psychology