Peter Kuhlmann

Peter Kuhlmann is a W 3 Professor for Latin Philology and Didactics of Ancient Languages at the Georg-August University of Göttingen since 2004. His academic career includes previous positions as Academic Councillor at the Düsseldorf Seminar for Classical Philology (2000-2004) and research associate at the Gießen Collaborative Research Center 434 "Cultures of Remembrance" (1997-2000). He completed his habilitation in Classical Philology in 2000 and earned his doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Giessen in 1993.

Professor Kuhlmann's research spans Latin Philology, Roman Philosophy (particularly Cicero and Seneca), Classical Reception Studies, and the Didactics of Ancient Languages. His work bridges traditional philological approaches with contemporary educational theory, focusing on how classical texts can be made relevant to modern students. He has made significant contributions to understanding the role of Latin in language education, the reception of classical texts in later periods, and the philosophical underpinnings of Roman thought.

His scholarly output shows a consistent focus on making classical texts accessible to students while maintaining academic rigor. Recent publications demonstrate growing interest in interdisciplinary approaches, connecting classical studies with educational psychology, museum studies, and comparative linguistics. His work on vocabulary acquisition and the Common European Framework for classical languages represents innovative thinking in language pedagogy.

Professor Kuhlmann has been instrumental in developing educational materials for Latin instruction, including numerous textbooks and teaching resources. His leadership in creating standardized approaches to language proficiency assessment for classical languages has shaped contemporary teaching practices. His editorial work on the "Classica" series has provided valuable resources for both students and teachers of Latin.

Based in the Department of Classical Philology at Göttingen, Professor Kuhlmann maintains an active research agenda while contributing significantly to the development of Latin pedagogy. His office hours are held on Tuesdays from 13:30 in Room 0.243, reflecting his ongoing commitment to student engagement and mentorship.