Caroline Rosenthal

Prof. Dr. Caroline Rosenthal is a leading scholar in American Studies at the University of Jena, specializing in North American literature and culture. She has held the Chair of American Studies since 2009 and is a member of several academic boards including the Journal of English and American Studies editorial board (since 2023).

• Research Leadership: Coordinates the graduate school "Model Romanticism" (since 2015)
• Public Engagement: Regularly contributes to media discussions on cultural topics
• Teaching Innovation: Developed interdisciplinary courses on ePortfolios and experiential learning
• International Collaboration: Works with Canadian institutions and European research networks

Research Specializations:

• Mobility and spatial studies in North American contexts
• Ecopoetics and Anthropocene literature
• Comparative North American studies
• Material culture analysis
• Hydroregionalism and water studies
• Indigenous knowledge systems

Recent Publication Trends (2025-2019):

• Environmental humanities focus with 8 articles
• Canadian studies contributions (5 articles)
• Thoreau/Transcendentalism research (3 articles)
• Urban-nature intersections (4 articles)
• Material culture analysis (4 articles)

Academic Service:

• Ombudsperson for scientific ethics (since 2022)
• Chair of Canadian Studies Foundation (since 2019)
• Former President of Society for Canadian Studies (2015-2017)

Teaching Innovation includes:

• Experiential learning projects (e.g., Calgary Stampede excursions)
• ePortfolio assessment methods
• Interdisciplinary team-teaching approaches
• Focus on material culture pedagogy