Christian Volkmann

Dr. Christian Volkmann is a Lecturer for Special Tasks at the Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, Bielefeld University, since 2019. He previously served as Acting Professor for German Studies/Literature Didactics at the University of Duisburg-Essen (2022–2023) and has held teaching roles at the European University of Flensburg and the University of Flensburg. His research focuses on literature didactics, inclusive learning groups, canon formation, text-image media, and cultural history of German literature pre-1989.

• Education: Second State Examination for Teaching (2017), PhD in German Studies (2017, summa cum laude), and teacher training at European University of Flensburg.
• Research Themes: Literary learning as social participation, canon evaluation, media adaptations, and cultural history of postwar German literature.
• Additional Roles: Deputy Head of Department of Basic Language Education, BAföG Representative, and former curator of a special exhibition on Emanuel Geibel.