Dr. Sabine Nessel

Professor

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Biography

Sabine Nessel is a Professor of Film Studies at Freie Universität Berlin, where she leads the Seminar für Filmwissenschaft. Her academic work focuses on a range of interests including environmental humanities and media studies, feminist theory, and film aesthetics. She has held numerous leadership positions within the university, including serving as the Deputy Managing Director of the Institute for Theatre Studies. Nessel's extensive research spans various disciplines, bridging film theory and the study of cultural practices related to representation and difference in cinematic media. She has a rich background in academic leadership, serving as a principal investigator for several DFG-funded research projects that address the normative aspects of film and media. Throughout her career, she has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary collaborations, contributing significantly to film studies both nationally and internationally. Nessel's contributions have been recognized through her appointment in various advisory boards and as a member of scholarly associations. Her scholarly publications include monographs, edited volumes, and numerous articles in leading journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Film Studies

2016-01-01 — Present

Freie Universität Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Leading the Seminar für Filmwissenschaft and conducting research and teaching in various topics related to film.

Guest Professor for Film and Media History

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

University of Vienna • Vienna, Austria

Taught courses on film and media history, focusing on the intersection of cinema and cultural theory.

Visiting Professor for Film Studies

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz • Mainz, Germany

Conducted research and lectured on contemporary film studies and theory.

Scientific Staff

2000-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Institute for Theatre, Film and Media Studies, Goethe University Frankfurt • Frankfurt, Germany

Engaged in research, teaching, and publication in film studies.

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.