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Markus Wilczek is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Literary and Cultural Studies at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on German literature from the 17th to 21st centuries, emphasizing sustainability discourses, literary theory, and intersections with science/philosophy. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University (2007) and prior degrees from the University of Göttingen, Germany. His work explores how 18th/19th-century semantic shifts influence modern literary theory, including structuralism/poststructuralism.
Wilczek's publications include his monograph Das Artikulierte und das Inartikulierte (2012), analyzing structuralist thought origins, and articles on Lichtenberg, Goethe, and sustainability narratives. He currently writes on sustainability discourses from the Enlightenment to today. Awards include fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt and Rachel Carson Center.
- Research Interests: Environmental Humanities, German Literature, Sustainability, Literary Theory
- Grants: DAAD, Harvard University Center for the Environment
- Administration: Director of German Program at Tufts
Teaching spans advanced literature seminars, environmental studies in German contexts, and graduate supervision. His work bridges literary analysis with philosophical and scientific frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
