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Eric Langenbacher is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Senior Honors Program in Georgetown University's Department of Government. He specializes in comparative politics, political culture, and German/European politics. His academic career includes teaching at Georgetown since 2002, alongside roles at George Washington University, Washington College, and UNSAM (Argentina). He holds a Ph.D. in Government from Georgetown and prior degrees from Canadian institutions.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Government – Georgetown University
- M.A., German and European Studies – Georgetown University
- M.A., Political Science – University of Toronto
- B.A., Political Science – Carleton University
Research interests focus on collective memory, political institutions, and German/European political dynamics. Notable works include co-authored books on German political systems, memory studies, and EU politics. He has received prestigious fellowships such as the Fulbright Grant and the Ernst Reuter Fellowship.
His awards include the 2009 School of Foreign Service Faculty Member of the Year. Beyond academia, he designs short programs on U.S. politics and society for international audiences.
Key contributions include analyzing the Merkel era, post-unification Germany, and memory politics in Europe. His upcoming textbook Comparative Politics: Mapping Institutions, Power, and Legitimacy (2025) further cements his role in political science education.
