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Dr. Jan Andres is a faculty member at the University of Bielefeld's Faculty of Linguistics and Literary Studies, specializing in Literary Studies, Romance Studies and Latin. He serves as Dean of Studies, Chairman of the Academic Advisory Board, and has multiple administrative roles including representation for students with disabilities and contact point for disadvantage compensation. His office is located in UHG D4-120 with office hours typically held on Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. during lecture periods.
Dr. Andres's research focuses on German literary studies with particular expertise in the Stefan George Circle, modern German literature, and cultural criticism. His work explores the intersections of literature, politics, and aesthetics across the 19th and 20th centuries, examining how literary traditions shape and are shaped by historical contexts. He has published extensively on German intellectual history with special attention to aesthetic conservatism, literary networks, and the relationship between literature and political thought.
His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate continued scholarly engagement with German literary traditions while addressing contemporary concerns such as the Anthropocene in poetry and the concept of trigger warnings in literature. These works maintain his longstanding focus on literary analysis while expanding into new theoretical frameworks that connect historical literary practices with current cultural debates. His research shows remarkable continuity in examining the Stefan George Circle alongside evolving interests in modern poetic expression and contemporary literary criticism.
As Dean of Studies and academic leader, Dr. Andres oversees curriculum development and student advising within his department. His administrative roles reflect his commitment to educational excellence and inclusive practices, particularly through his dedicated work supporting students with disabilities and managing disadvantage compensation. His module responsibilities include German-language literature, English-language literature, and specialized philological studies in German and American studies.