Dr. Stefan Hinterwimmer

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Hinterwimmer is a professor of Linguistics at the University of Hamburg, specializing in semantics of the German language. His academic career includes a position as an extraordinary professor at Bergische Universität Wuppertal and several roles within linguistic departments at renowned German institutions. With a PhD from Humboldt University of Berlin, he has conducted extensive research on the intersection of semantics, pragmatics, and syntax, contributing significantly to the fields of discourse analysis and the study of anaphora. He has led multiple research projects focused on linguistic prominence and perspective-taking in narrative structures, employing a blend of experimental and corpus methodologies. His work includes understanding how various factors influence the referencing and interpretation processes in language. Beyond his research responsibilities, Hinterwimmer is involved in teaching various courses related to linguistics and has published numerous articles and co-edited volumes in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Linguistics

2024-04-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Extraordinary Professor

2022-01-01 — 2024-12-31

Bergische Universität Wuppertal • Wuppertal, Germany

Academic Counselor

2019-01-01 — 2024-12-31

Bergische Universität Wuppertal • Wuppertal, Germany

Academic Staff

2013-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Institute of German Language and Literature, University of Cologne • Cologne, Germany

Research Associate

2010-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Department of Computer Linguistics, University of Osnabrück • Osnabrück, Germany

Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Chair of General Linguistics, Humboldt University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Requirements for University of Hamburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field At least 60 ECTS in core computer science subjects
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of Records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (or preliminary transcript)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Module descriptions/table of 60 ECTS in CS
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks like Intelligent Adaptive Systems (IAS).