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Wolfgang Klooß is a Full Professor of English at the University of Trier, where he has held a prominent academic and administrative role since 1988. He is affiliated with the Department of English Studies within the School of Humanities. He served as Vice-President of the University (2006–2010), Dean and Vice-Dean of Humanities, and was the long-standing Director of the Interdisciplinary Center for Canadian Studies (1991–2017). He played a pivotal role in establishing the International Research Training Group 'Diversity: Mediating Difference in Transcultural Spaces' and remains a principal researcher. He has held visiting professorships at Clark University and the University of Manitoba, where he is a Fellow at St. John's College.
His research interests include Canadian Studies, postcolonial literature, cultural studies, and transcultural communication. He focuses on the intersections of history, myth, and literature, particularly in Canadian and Commonwealth contexts. His work often explores multiculturalism, national identity, trauma, and intercultural dialogue. He has edited numerous interdisciplinary volumes that bridge literary, historical, and sociological perspectives.
The most recent publications reflect a strong trend in comparative and interdisciplinary research, particularly between Canada and Germany/Europe. Themes include trauma, multiculturalism, postmodernization, and the role of literature in shaping national and cultural identity. His editorial work emphasizes transcultural exchange, historical memory, and the role of universities in societal transformation.
- Scientific Awards:
- • Governor General's International Award for Canadian Studies (2015)
Wolfgang Klooß has been instrumental in securing institutional and international research collaborations, notably the DFG-funded International Research Training Group. He has advised and mentored numerous scholars through his leadership roles, editorial work, and supervision at the Center for Canadian Studies. His influence extends through academic governance, research funding, and transnational scholarly networks.
He founded and directed the Interdisciplinary Center for Canadian Studies at Trier University, which became a hub for German-Canadian academic exchange. He also chaired the German Foundation for Canadian Studies since 2007 and led international academic associations, fostering collaborative research teams across Europe and North America.
