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Yasmin Temelli is a Professor of Romance Literature and Cultural Studies / General Literature Studies at the University of Siegen, Faculty I. She has held academic positions at Ruhr University Bochum, Bielefeld University, and Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, and has been a full professor since 2021. Her research spans Latin American and French literatures, cultural studies, gender, violence, and interdisciplinary literary analysis.
- W3 Professor, University of Siegen (2021–present)
- Junior Professor, Ruhr University Bochum (2016–2021)
- Habilitation, Ruhr University Bochum (2021)
- PhD, HHU Düsseldorf (2008)
Her research focuses on literary representations of depression, gender, crime, colonialism, and cultural memory. She explores how literature reflects societal crises, trauma, and resistance, particularly in Latin American and French contexts. Her work combines close textual analysis with interdisciplinary frameworks, including cultural studies, gender theory, and historical inquiry.
The recent publications and lecture series highlight recurring themes such as misanthropy, shipwreck narratives, crime spaces, and poetic expression. These reflect a deep engagement with both classical and contemporary literary forms across Romance languages.
- drupa Prize 2009
- ADLAF Prize 2010
She has organized numerous international conferences and lecture series, often in collaboration with scholars across Germany and internationally. She has supervised academic projects and seminars, contributed to editorial work via the journal iMex, and participated in DAAD guest professor programs. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in research colloquia and master’s seminars indicates active mentorship. She leads a DFG-funded project and has received support from the Robert Bosch Stiftung.
She is involved in academic governance as a board member of the German Latin American Studies Association (ADLAF) and is affiliated with the Modern Language Association (MLA). She has co-organized events with institutions in Bochum, Bonn, Marburg, and Düsseldorf, demonstrating strong collaborative networks.
