Dr. Tobias Nagl

Professor

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Biography

Tobias Nagl is a knowledgeable scholar in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. His research focuses on film history and theory, with particular interest in silent cinema, experimental film, race and post-colonialism, as well as European and German cinema. Nagl has contributed significantly to academic discourse through various publications that explore the intersections of race, representation, and the cinematic medium. Noteworthy works include the co-edited volume 'European Visions: Small Cinemas Transition' and critical essays tackling themes such as political modernism and the nuances of cultural representation in Weimar cinema. With a solid foundation in journalism and cultural criticism, Nagl's insightful analyses have reached wider audiences through publications in renowned outlets including Spiegel Online and Suddeutsche Zeitung. His academic contributions have been recognized through awards such as the Willy Haas Prize and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the German Historical Institute in Washington D.C. Nagl continues to teach and inspire students at Western University with his vast knowledge in film studies and contemporary media analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Faculty Member

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of English and film studies.

Awards

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Willy Haas Prize

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USC Teaching Honour Roll Award for Excellence

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Smallman Research Fund

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Karl H. Ditze Foundation Dissertation Award

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.