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Matt Pollard has had a distinguished career in teaching, beginning his journey at UVic in 1997 as a sessional instructor before becoming an Assistant Teaching Professor in 2004 and an Associate Teaching Professor in 2019. His academic expertise lies in Germanic Studies, Language Teaching, Film, and Visual Arts. Pollard has a rich educational background with a PhD from McGill University, and he has gained valuable experience with visits to Trier and Dillingen (Saar). His teaching focuses on German film, particularly notable directors such as Leni Riefenstahl and Fritz Lang, first-year language courses, German Expressionism, and the works of prominent figures like Franz Kafka and Friedrich Nietzsche. Moreover, Pollard is an emerging abstract painter who is passionate about the interplay between visual and literary languages. He actively engages in course development and looks forward to inspiring students through his teaching.
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