Michael Gans

Michael Gans is a Professor at the Ludwigsburg University of Education, affiliated with the Institute for German Language and Literature. He serves as Senate Representative for Culture, Head of Play and Theatre Pedagogy, and University Representative for the Literature Café. His roles include participation in the Cultural and Media Education bachelor's program and membership in Faculty II's council.

Education includes:

• Abitur (1987), carpentry apprenticeship (1987–1990)
• Teaching degree in Technology, Art, and German (1991–1995)
• Additional studies in Play and Theatre Pedagogy (1995–1997)
• Master's in Didactics (1997–1999), doctoral dissertation on Rose Ausländer (1999–2003)

Research focuses on literary didactics, intercultural film pedagogy, and German-language literature. Key areas include media text workshops, poetry digitization (Rose Ausländer Estate), and literary writing methodologies. Projects explore film-language-culture intersections and drama theory.

Awards and honors:

• 2013: Recognition from Ludwigsburg for cultural contributions
• 2017: Honorary Professorship from Samara State University (Russia)

He leads international partnerships with universities in Chernivtsi (Ukraine), Samara (Russia), and Cluj Napoca (Romania), coordinating student exchanges and seminars. Grants include DAAD funding and support from the Donauschwäbische Kulturstiftung. Directs the Rose Ausländer Estate Research Center and oversees the Literature Café and theatre performance initiatives.