Chet Lisiecki

Chet Lisiecki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian Studies at Colorado College, where he teaches German language, literature, and culture. He is actively involved in the First-Year Program as a Faculty Fellow and leads interdisciplinary courses cross-listed with Comparative Literature, Film and Media Studies, History, and Feminist and Gender Studies. He also teaches in the CC in Berlin program and contributes to broader academic initiatives such as the Mellon Foundation's 'Humanities For All Times' grant.

Education:

• B.A., Colorado College, 2007
• Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2014 (Comparative Literature)

His research focuses on German literature and political aesthetics, particularly examining complicity and resistance during periods of systemic oppression such as German colonialism and Nazi fascism. His work explores comparative modernisms, queer representations in German culture, and the intersections of literature with political theory, including thinkers like Hannah Arendt. He also investigates affective solidarities, inner emigration, and fascist modernism through literary texts and cultural analysis.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in 20th-century German intellectual history and political theory, with a focus on anti-totalitarian thought, literary resistance, and the moral complexities of cultural production under authoritarian regimes. These works are situated at the intersection of literary studies, philosophy, and historical critique.

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Professor Lisiecki advises undergraduate research and contributes to curriculum development, particularly in interdisciplinary programs. He served as Project Coordinator for the Mellon Foundation’s 'Humanities For All Times' grant from 2021 to 2024, supporting innovative humanities education. While formal graduate advising is not detailed, his role in the First-Year Program and cross-disciplinary teaching suggests significant mentorship and academic leadership.

He is involved in academic programming and curriculum innovation through the College Transitions Programs and the First-Year Program, contributing to student engagement and interdisciplinary learning. His work on the Mellon grant underscores his commitment to public and accessible humanities scholarship.