Manuela Klaut

Dr. Manuela Klaut is a Scientific Associate at the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning at Bauhaus University Weimar, where she contributes to the Media Studies department. Her academic work spans multiple disciplines including Media Studies, Film Studies, Cultural Studies, and Digital Humanities, with a particular focus on the intersections between media, law, and cultural theory.

Dr. Klaut's research interests include media archaeology, film sociology, voice studies, and the relationship between legal frameworks and digital media. Her work often combines historical analysis with contemporary theoretical approaches, exploring topics such as digital legal discovery, media discographies, and the cultural significance of repair practices in the GDR context. She has published extensively in journals, edited volumes, and special publications, demonstrating a sustained scholarly engagement with media theory and cultural analysis.

Her recent publication record shows consistent scholarly output, with works including 'Working on Context – Clever Poetics of the Fall' (2023), the Journal of Media Studies special issue on 'Repair Knowledge: GDR' (2022), and co-edited volumes such as 'Hearing Voices' (2020). She has numerous forthcoming publications scheduled for 2024, indicating ongoing research activity. Dr. Klaut has established a pattern of interdisciplinary collaboration, working with scholars across media studies, law, musicology, and cultural theory.

Dr. Klaut has been involved in significant editorial projects including 'Micro. Magazine for the Students and Initiatives of the Bauhaus University Weimar' (2006-2013) and 'Kinoheft' (2005-2011 & 2013), suggesting a commitment to student engagement and academic community building. Her work on film sociology, digital legal discovery, and media discographies represents a distinctive contribution to understanding the material and theoretical dimensions of media production and reception.