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Peter Schneck is a Professor and Chair of American Studies at Osnabrück University, founder of the International Osnabrück Institute on the Cultural Study of the Law (OSI), and co-director of the research cluster 'Cognition and Poetics'. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of legal and cultural studies.
- Director, Osnabrück Summer Institute on the Cultural Study of the Law
- Member, German Association for American Studies (DGfA) board (2006–present)
- President, DGfA (2008–2011)
His research focuses on law and literature, cognitive poetics, media history, and cultural studies. Recent work examines rhetorical strategies in legal conflicts, ethical dimensions of postmodern fiction, and transatlantic responses to terrorism in literary and media contexts.
Publications highlight trends in interdisciplinary methodologies, exploring connections between legal evidence and literary narratives, as well as the cultural impact of terrorism on fiction. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Münster’s SFB 1385 and UC Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Law & Society.
Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
Peter leads the OSI and co-directs the 'Cognition and Poetics' research cluster, fostering international academic exchange on cross-disciplinary legal and cultural regimes. His work bridges American studies, legal theory, and literary analysis.
