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Prof. Dr. Katrin Horn is a Professor of Gender Studies and Deputy Director of the Institute of English and American Studies at the University of Greifswald since October 2023 and 2024, respectively. Previously, she worked as an Academic Councillor at the University of Bayreuth, leading the DFG project "The Economy and Epistemology of Gossip in Late 19th and Early 20th-Century US American Literature and Culture." Her career bridges academic research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Education: Studied Theater and Media Studies and American Studies at the University of Erlangen and Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich.
- Academic Roles: Academic Councillor at University of Bayreuth (past), Professor and Deputy Director at University of Greifswald (current).
- Research Interests: Focuses on gender and queer studies, pop feminism, and the intersection of literary culture with socio-political discourses.
Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches and societal relevance, particularly through projects like studying gossip in historical US literature. She actively engages in collaborative initiatives, such as the "Pop Feminism" lecture series with German Studies colleagues.
Katrin Horn advocates for work-life balance in academia, emphasizing the importance of networks, setting boundaries (e.g., "saying no"), and institutional support. She highlights the value of committee involvement and informal academic connections.
