Dr. Sönke Kunkel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sönke Kunkel is an Assistant Professor at the John F. Kennedy Institute of Freie Universität Berlin, specializing in transatlantic, international, and global history. His research explores topics related to North American history, including U.S.-European solidarity networks and environmental knowledge in historical context. Kunkel’s notable contributions include his work on visual history and public diplomacy, focusing on the interplay between media and international relations throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. He has published extensively, with significant outputs including monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles addressing themes of humanitarianism and science diplomacy. Kunkel also coordinates undergraduate courses on North America and global environmental history, fostering interdisciplinary discussions around these subjects. He has held professional positions at various institutions, including the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft and Jacobs University Bremen, contributing to the study of contemporary global issues through historical lenses.

Research Interests

Experience

Junior Professor North American History

2017-01-01 — Present

John F. Kennedy Institute • Berlin, Germany

Research and teaching in North American history.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Jacobs University Bremen • Bremen, Germany

Conducted research in history.

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.