Dr. Markus Krajewski

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Biography

Markus Krajewski is a Professor of Media Studies at the University of Basel, specializing in media theory and media history. His research focuses on the historical perspective of media, cultural, epistemological, knowledge history, and cultural techniques. Krajewski's work explores the cultural history of servitude and the subaltern, media and architecture, and the practices of cultural techniques. He has been involved with several academic institutions, including the Bauhaus University Weimar, where he served as a Junior Professor for Media History. Krajewski completed his habilitation with a study on media history. He has published extensively on various topics, including the history of knowledge and cultural technologies, and is actively engaged in developing software tools for the humanities. His recent monographs cover diverse subjects from cooking as cultural technique to media history during the Baroque period, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to media studies. Krajewski’s academic journey includes significant fellowships and guest professorships at renowned institutions like Harvard University, contributing to his expertise in media culture and practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Media Studies

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Teaching and research in media theory and cultural studies.

Junior Professor of Media History

2008-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Bauhaus University Weimar • Weimar, Germany

Focused on media history and related cultural phenomena.

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.