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Thomas Eder is a Lecturer in the Department of German Studies at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Philology and Cultural Studies. He has taught courses on Modern German Literature since 2002/2003 and currently leads classes on topics like 'Erzählen in der Literatur' and 'Schauplätze in der Literatur (Städte, Hotels, Räume)'. His research focuses on Austrian avant-garde movements, cognitive poetics, and the intersection of philosophy, literature, and experimental writing.
- Key Research Areas: Austrian Neo-Avant-garde, Cognitive Narratology, Poetics of Knowledge, Literary Epistemology, Holocaust Representation, Intermediality
Scientific Awards
- Wissenschaftspreis der Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Germanistik (2002)
- FWF Fellowship (2005/06)
- Theodor-Körner-Preis für Wissenschaft (1996)
- Talentförderungsprämie Oberösterreich (2000)
Notable Contributions include editing the Oswald Wiener Werkausgabe, organizing the 34. Autorenprojekt in der Alten Schmiede (1999-2000), and curating the Heimrad Bäcker exhibition (2002-2003). His work bridges Austrian literary avant-gardes with contemporary cognitive theories, emphasizing language's role in knowledge formation and artistic agitation.
