Jörg Türschmann

Jörg Türschmann is a full Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Institute of Romance Studies under the Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies since 2007. His academic career spans institutions including the University of Göttingen, University of Mannheim, and University of Freiburg.

• Research Interests: Transnational cinema, serial narrative/film theory, 19th-century French/Spanish literature, and francophone studies.
• Cooperations: Austrian Academy of Sciences (Commission 'Connecting the World: Europe, Africa, and the Americas'), Center for Canadian Studies.
• Administrative Roles: Vice Director of Studies (2009–2010), Institute Board member (2010–2012, 2016–2018, 2020–2022), and Vice Board member (2018–2019, 2022–2024).

Research Trends: His recent publications (e.g., Transnational Television, Cultural Globalization) reflect interdisciplinary engagement with media theory, historical narratives, and postcolonial visual culture. Over 20 years, he has authored 83 publications, including edited volumes and peer-reviewed book chapters.

Scientific Awards:

• 2019: Medalla TECMERIN, shared with Nancy Berthier and Paul Julian Smith.

Academic Activities: 160+ contributions to lectures, conference organization, and editorial work, including recent talks on 'Africa on the Move' (2025) and 'Historical Series and Sociology of Cinema' (2025).