Zlatko Kramarić

Zlatko Kramarić is a full professor at the Department of Cultural Studies of Josip Juraj Strossmayer University in Osijek, where he has held a permanent position since the academic year 2010/2011. He teaches courses in literary and cultural theory. Prior to his current role, he served as mayor of Osijek (1990–2005), a member of the Croatian Parliament (1992–2008), and Ambassador of Croatia to Kosovo (2008–2011) and Macedonia (until 2011).

Education:

• Graduated top of his class from the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb (1978)
• Master's degree in Macedonian Studies from the Faculty of Philosophy in Zagreb (1982)
• Doctorate from the Faculty of Philosophy in Novi Sad (1985)

Research Focus: His interdisciplinary work spans anthropology, narratology, postcolonial criticism, literary theory, gender studies, multiculturalism, and identity theories. He designed the project "Osijek as a Literary and Cultural Center of Central Europe," exploring intercultural communication and globalization's impact on universities.

Awards and Honors:

• W. Averell Harriman Democracy Award (1997)
• Goodwill Ambassador of Israel appointment (2004)
• Kosta Racin Award for Croatian-Macedonian cultural ties (2012)
• Goceva misao Award for promoting Macedonian culture (2013)