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Erik Born is an Assistant Professor in the Department of German Studies at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with active affiliations in Media Studies, Medieval Studies, Performing and Media Arts, and Visual Studies programs.
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in German Studies and Medieval Studies (with Designated Emphasis in Film & Media Studies) from the University of California, Berkeley
- BA in Fundamentals: Issues & Texts from the University of Chicago
Born's research centers on transhistorical connections across literary, media, and cultural studies, critically examining relations between 'old media' and 'new media' from manuscripts to digital networks. His work spans medieval media theory, early German science fiction, cinema history, and speculative media philosophy, evidenced by current book project 'Wireless Futures, 1900/2000/2100' reinterpreting historical precursors to mobile connectivity and upcoming research on 'Premodern Cultural Techniques' analyzing premodern reading/writing practices.
Publication analysis reveals consistent interdisciplinary methodology bridging German Studies, Medieval Studies, and Film & Media Studies through media archaeology and cultural techniques frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates chronological range from medieval manuscript culture to digital networks while maintaining focus on German-language contexts and transhistorical media continuity.
As an engaged member of Cornell's interdisciplinary academic ecosystem, Born contributes to multiple programs fostering innovative cross-disciplinary research in media and cultural studies.
