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Franziska Auer is a Part-Time Lecturer (Austrian Lektor) at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield. She joined the institution in 2019 and specializes in German language instruction and cultural integration in foreign language classrooms. Her work spans teaching, curriculum development, and cross-cultural event organization.
- Joined Sheffield School of Languages and Cultures in 2019
- Mag. rer. nat. (Master’s) in Biology and English for Teachers from University of Graz
- Teaching roles at Washington and Lee University and diverse Austrian settings
Research Focus: The intersection of cultural education and student motivation in foreign language acquisition, with a particular emphasis on Austrian cultural content in German language pedagogy.
Teaching Activities: Courses include MDL 1011 German Language Post A-Level, GER 201 Intermediate German, GER 335 Advanced German, and the lecture series "Deutschland und Österreich heute" (Austrian history, politics, and culture).
Professional Experience:
- Language course leader with EF Education First for over 4 years
- Tutored students on year-abroad programs in Austria
- Presented at the New Frontiers in Global Education Conference (2018) and CTAUN UN Conference
