Dr. Ute Berns

Professor

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Biography

Ute Berns is a Professor of English Literature and Culture at the University of Hamburg. Her research focuses on British literature and culture of the 19th and 20th centuries, with particular interests in literature and culture of the Romantic period, literary and cultural theory, and the intersections of literature, science, and ecology. Berns has published extensively on these topics, including works on Romantic poetry and science, as well as contemporary drama. She has made significant contributions to the discourse surrounding performativity and the cultural transformations in theatre history, acting as co-editor for notable journals and volumes in the field. Ute Berns has held various academic positions, including a professorship in Anglophone Literary Studies at the University of Hamburg, and has been involved in numerous research projects aiming to bridge literature and the humanities, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary cooperation. Her role in the academic community extends to leading initiatives and conferences that explore the dynamics of English literature, its historical contexts, and its implications on modern cultural studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2011-04-01 — Present

University of Hamburg • Hamburg, Germany

Professor of English Literature and Culture focusing on British literature and culture.

Visiting Professor

2008-10-01 — 2009-10-01

University of Gießen • Gießen, Germany

Visiting professorship in Modern and American Literature.

Research Associate

2004-10-01 — 2008-09-30

Free University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Worked in the Special Research Area 'Cultures of the Performative'.

Academic Assistant

1995-10-01 — 2003-10-31

Technical University of Berlin • Berlin, Germany

Academic assistant in the Department of English Literature.

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).