Dr. Stephen Brockmann

Biography

Stephen Brockmann has been teaching at Carnegie Mellon University since 1993, focusing on German Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in German from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1989, and holds both an M.A. in German and a B.A. in Comparative Literature from the same institution and Columbia University respectively. Brockmann's notable teaching and research experiences include time spent in Germany from 1980 to 1986, notably conducting dissertation research at the University of Leipzig in the former German Democratic Republic. His research interests center on the interconnection between culture and national identity, with a rich range of courses offered in German and English covering topics such as Nazi Resistance Culture and the History of German Film. He is the author of several significant works in the field, including 'A Critical History of German Film', and has held leadership positions such as president of the German Studies Association and the International Brecht Society. His academic engagements extend to editorial roles and various committees within the university.

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