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Martin Jörg Schäfer is a Professor of Modern German Literature with a focus on theater research at Universität Hamburg since 2014. His academic journey includes prestigious roles such as a Senior Fellow in the DFG Research Group 'Imaginaries of Power' and guest professorships at institutions like Fudan University and Johns Hopkins University. He has contributed significantly to the study of literature and theater, exploring themes such as the relationship between theater and textuality, adaptations, and crisis narratives from the 18th to the 21st century. Schäfer has been actively involved in numerous research consortiums and projects, where he leads studies on written artifacts and staging practices. His scholarly work includes publications on the aesthetics of theater, the impact of political narratives in literature, and the dynamics of adaptations in contemporary drama. He also serves on several academic committees and is a member of professional organizations in the field of literature and theater studies.
University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany
Professor of Modern German Literature with a focus on theater research.
DFG Research Group 'Imaginaries of Power' •
Leading research on power and political narratives in contemporary theater.
Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, USA
Visiting Professor for graduate classes on literature and modern theater.
Fudan University • Shanghai, China
Guest lectures in the College of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).