Peter Hohwiller

Professor Peter Hohwiller serves as Professor of English Literature and Cultural Didactics at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Department of English and American Studies. He has held this position since 2019, following 19 years as a visiting professor for English Didactics at the same institution. His academic career spans both university teaching and school-level instruction, with extensive experience in teacher education and curriculum development for English language teaching.

Dr. Hohwiller's research interests focus on innovative approaches to English language and literature education. His work emphasizes practical classroom applications, with particular attention to literature didactics, cultural awareness in language teaching, and effective assessment methods. He has developed numerous teaching materials that bridge theoretical frameworks with practical classroom implementation, addressing contemporary challenges in language education including digital media integration and diverse student needs.

His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on making literary works accessible to language learners, with recent publications examining everything from Sherlock Holmes to contemporary young adult fiction and digital phenomena like TikTok's influence on reading habits. His work shows particular interest in how cultural narratives, whether through traditional literature, television series, or urban legends, can be leveraged for language acquisition and cultural understanding.

As an active participant in the academic community, Professor Hohwiller regularly presents at national and international conferences, sharing insights on effective language teaching practices and curriculum development. His contributions to teacher education extend beyond the university classroom to professional development workshops for practicing teachers across multiple German states.

Within the Department of English and American Studies, he plays a significant role in teacher education programs, serving as an examiner for bachelor's and master's theses in teacher education programs across multiple school tracks including Gymnasium, Realschule, and vocational schools.