Dr. Ulrich Profitlich

Professor

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Biography

Ulrich Profitlich is a Professor at the Free University of Berlin, specializing in Modern German Literature within the Department of Philosophy and Humanities. He studied German philology and philosophy across various universities, including Cologne, Bonn, Vienna, and Berlin. After earning his doctorate in 1964 from Bonn, he completed his habilitation in 1972. His academic career includes assistant and associate professorships at the Free University of Berlin, as well as professorships at Paderborn University and adjunct professor roles at the University of Victoria, Canada. His scholarship focuses on notable figures such as Friedrich Maximilian Klinger, Lessing, Schiller, and Jean Paul, especially regarding post-1945 German literature and the theory of drama, with a particular emphasis on comedy. He has published various works, including studies on Jean Paul's poetics and Friedrich Dürrenmatt's theories. Through guest professorships in institutions globally, including the University of British Columbia and Cornell University, he has engaged with a wide spectrum of literary topics, contributing significantly to the understanding of German drama and literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1983-01-01 — Present

Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Teaching and research in Modern German Literature and drama.

Professor

1973-01-01 — 1983-01-01

Universität-Gesamthochschule Paderborn • Paderborn, Germany

Tenured professor position for teaching and research.

Visiting Professor

1969-01-01 — 1970-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Engaged in teaching and research.

Visiting Professor

1977-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, USA

Conducted lectures and research in modern literature.

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.