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Stefan Elit is an Associate Professor of Modern German Literature at the University of Paderborn's Faculty of Arts and Humanities, where he has held academic positions since 2004. His institutional affiliations include the Institute of German Studies and Comparative Literature, where he serves as Course Manager and Academic Senior Councillor with coordinative responsibilities for curriculum development.
- Associate Professor (apl. Professor) at University of Paderborn since January 2023
- Private Lecturer (Habilitation) since February 2017
- Senior Academic Councillor since May 2014
- Elected member of the Literature Commission for Westphalia since October 2021
Professor Elit's research spans multiple areas of German literary studies with particular focus on literary institutions, verse epics, poetry and poetics across historical periods, GDR literature, and DEFA films. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in the intersection of literature, cultural history, and institutional frameworks that shape literary production and reception. His research methodology combines close textual analysis with broader cultural and historical contextualization.
His publication record shows a clear progression from early work on 18th-century linguistic patriotism (reflected in his 2002 dissertation on Klopstock) to contemporary literary analysis, with significant contributions to the understanding of GDR literary production and DEFA film. His most recent publications focus on contemporary German poetry and verse epics, demonstrating his engagement with current literary developments while maintaining his historical perspective.
Professor Elit has served in numerous academic governance roles, including as elected member of the University Senate (2011-2019), Deputy Speaker of the Senate (2017-2019), and member of the doctoral committee (2004-2024). He is an active peer reviewer for major funding organizations including DAAD, DFG, and various foundations.
- German Society for the Study of the 18th Century (DGEJ)
- German Association of Germanists (DGV)
- German Neo-Latin Society (DNG)
- International Association for Neo-Latin Studies (IANLS)
His teaching portfolio includes courses on poetry and politics, as well as examinations of artists and death in prose and film from Thomas Mann to contemporary authors like Christoph Peters. He maintains an active scholarly presence through editorial work for the Journal of German Philology and Rhetorica Journal.
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