Dr. Susann Fischer

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Susann Fischer. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Susann Fischer is a Professor of Linguistics specializing in Spanish and Catalan Linguistics at the University of Hamburg. Her academic journey began at the Free University of Berlin, where she studied Hispanic Studies and North American Studies, culminating in a Magister Artium. She further enhanced her expertise through the European Master's Degree in Linguistics, bridging studies between the University of Manchester and the Free University of Berlin. Dr. Fischer obtained her doctorate from the Humboldt University of Berlin and the University of Potsdam, focusing on aspects of Catalan syntax. Her Habilitation in General Linguistics was awarded in 2008. She has held various teaching and research positions, including a role at the University of Stuttgart and a visiting professorship at Goethe University Frankfurt. Her research interests encompass comparative syntax, syntax theory, and language change, with projects investigating clitic doubling across Romance languages. An active participant in the academic community, she organizes workshops and symposiums, contributing significantly to discussions in Ibero-Romance linguistics. Dr. Fischer's work is recognized at both national and international levels, showcasing her commitment to advancing linguistic research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Linguistics

2009-10-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Professor in the field of Linguistics of Spanish and another Romance language.

W3 Professorship in Linguistics

2008-04-01 — 2009-03-31

Goethe University • Frankfurt, Germany

Temporary position covering the W3 Professorship for Linguistics.

University Assistant

2003-04-01 — 2009-10-01

University of Stuttgart • Stuttgart, Germany

Assisted in the Linguistics department under Prof. Dr. Artemis Alexiadou.

Research Assistant

2000-06-01 — 2001-06-01

Humboldt University of Berlin / University of Potsdam • Berlin / Potsdam, Germany

Worked on the project “Non-structural Case.”

Research Assistant

2000-06-01 — 2001-06-01

University of Potsdam • Potsdam, Germany

Worked in the research group 'Conflicting Rules'.

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).