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Richard Danceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old English Language and Literature
• Middle English Language and Literature
• Germanic Philology
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Professor Richard Dance serves as Professor of Early English in the Department of Anglo-Saxon, Norse & Celtic (ASNC) at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of English, and is a Fellow of St Catharine's College where he holds positions as Director of Studies in ASNC, Praelector, and Clerk to the Governors of the Skerne Exhibition Foundation. He joined the university in 1997 after completing his studies at Oxford and has established himself as Cambridge's principal teacher of Old English, lecturing and supervising extensively in Old English language and literature and Germanic Philology for the ASNC Tripos. His research focuses on Old and Middle English language and literature with particular emphasis on Germanic Philology, English etymology, and the profound influence of Old Norse on early English vocabulary and poetic style. His work spans critical editions of texts like 'Ancrene Wisse' and 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight', extensive etymological surveys of Scandinavian loanwords, and investigations into medieval multilingualism. His publications reveal consistent engagement with historical semantics, dialectology, and the linguistic interface between Norse and English during critical transition periods. Dance's scholarly impact is evidenced by major awards including the British Academy's 2021 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize for 'The Gersum Project' and the University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2023). His editorial roles include Secretary of the Early English Text Society, Council membership in The Philological Society, and etymological consultancy for the Oxford English Dictionary. As Principal Investigator for The Gersum Project (2016-2020), he led significant research into Scandinavian influence on English vocabulary, securing substantial academic recognition. British Academy's 2021 Sir Israel Gollancz Prize University of Cambridge Pilkington Prize for Excellence in Teaching (2023) Editorial Secretary, Early English Text Society Consultant for Oxford English Dictionary (etymology) International Advisory Committee member, Dictionary of Old English Dance maintains active leadership in academic communities through roles on the British Academy/Royal Historical Society Joint Committee on Anglo-Saxon Charters and as Series Editor for Exeter Medieval Texts and Studies (2008-24). His supervisory work encompasses graduate students in Old English language and literature, while his departmental responsibilities include Director of Studies for multiple Cambridge colleges. Current projects indicate ongoing research into medieval multilingualism, with several forthcoming publications addressing etymological methodology and lexical evolution in the medieval period.

Piper Gaubatzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Geography
• Urban Ecology
• Environmental History
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Piper Gaubatz is a Professor of Geography at the Department of Geosciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Faculty Affiliate at the Department of Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning. Her career spans urban transformation studies in China, Japan, and the U.S., with a focus on public space, globalization, and environmental history. Princeton University (AB in Sociology, Secondary in Architecture) UC Berkeley (MA and PhD in Geography) Postdoctoral: East-West Center (1990-91), Yale Agrarian Studies (2005-06) Research explores four themes: urban form (political economy of space), urban change (historical continuity), urban ecology (environmental interactions), and social justice (inequality in urbanization). Current work analyzes public squares in China through GIS, fieldwork, and policy analysis. Grants include Fulbright, National Academy of Sciences, Henry Luce Foundation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Recent publications focus on urban sustainability (2020), public squares (2019), and regional inequality (2017). Advises PhD students like Sainan Lin Editorial roles: Cities, Urban Morphology, Eurasian Geography Field research in 18 cities across China, Japan, and the U.S.

Mariano Siskindمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Latin American Literature
• Travel Writing
• Histories and Theories of Globalization and Cosmopolitanism
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Mariano Siskind serves as the Smith Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures and Comparative Literature within Harvard University's Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Currently on academic leave for the 2025-2026 cycle, he maintains an active scholarly profile with recent publications including the 2025 monograph Desejos cosmopolitas . His academic foundation includes: B.A. in Letras from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from New York University Siskind's research interrogates the intersections of Latin American literary production with global theoretical frameworks. His primary focus spans nineteenth and twentieth century Latin American literature through lenses of travel writing, globalization histories, and cosmopolitan theory, while actively engaging Marxist and psychoanalytic traditions. Recent work critically examines how Latin American modernismo participates in global literary systems, challenging Eurocentric narratives of world literature through concepts like 'cosmopolitan distance' and 'dislocation of the French signifier'. Analysis of his fifteen most recent publications reveals persistent engagement with cosmopolitanism's theoretical evolution, world literature's institutional frameworks, and Latin America's role in global modernity. His scholarship consistently deconstructs universalist claims while tracing transnational literary circuits, with increasing attention to decolonial perspectives in works like the 2024 article on cosmopolitan rights. Siskind maintains significant editorial leadership through projects including the 2022 Routledge Companion to Latin American Literature and the 2019 World Literature, Cosmopolitanism, Globality volume, shaping contemporary discourse in comparative literary studies.

Frances Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Eighteenth-Century British Literature
• Romantic Literature
• Law and Literature
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Frances Ferguson is the Mabel Greene Myers Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of English at the University of Chicago. She has taught there since 2012 and holds a Ph.D. from Yale University (1973). Her research focuses on 18th-century British literature, Romanticism, law and literature, and the novel, with additional interests in critical theory and the history of education. She explores how literature intersects with legal frameworks, educational systems, and evolving social values. Education: Ph.D., Yale University, 1973 Her research investigates the transformation of literary forms and critical practices across centuries, including the role of dissent in educational thought, the relationship between poetry and the novel, and the historical context of reading practices. She has advised students on topics ranging from Wordsworth’s philosophical influences to the critique of marriage in Victorian novels. Her publications include Pornography, The Theory (2005), Solitude and the Sublime (1992), and Wordsworth: Language as Counter-Spirit (1977), alongside numerous articles on Romanticism, legal narratives, and literary form. Her work bridges literary analysis with interdisciplinary inquiries into law, education, and cultural history, offering critical perspectives on how literature shapes and reflects societal structures.

Lars Boje Mortensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Latin literature
• Nordic medieval literature
• History of historiography
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Lars Boje Mortensen is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Language, University of Southern Denmark. His work spans Latin literature, Nordic medieval studies, and the history of textual heritage, with a particular focus on classical reception in medieval Europe and the transformation of cultural knowledge through manuscript studies. Key Research Areas: Latin literature; Nordic medieval literature; Cultural heritage; Manuscript transmission; Historical periodization; Digital humanities applications Awards: Recipient of Dronning Margrethes Romerske Pris (2016), Fyns Stifttidendes Forskerpris (2014), Jarl Gallén Prize (2013), and Københavns Universitets guldmedalje (1985) His recent publications emphasize book historical perspectives, comparative analysis of medieval literatures, and the materiality of textual traditions. He co-edited A Companion to Saxo Grammaticus (2024), exploring Denmark's national epic through cross-cultural lenses. Active in public humanities, Mortensen contributes to the Mægtige Middelalder podcast, challenging traditional period labels like 'Middle Ages' in episodes such as Hvornår er middelalderen? (2025). His projects include CODICUM (2025-2031), examining medieval book networks, and AntCom (2023-2026), bridging classical heritage with modern citizen humanities.

John T. McGreevyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History
• Religious Studies
• Political Science
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John T. McGreevy, an acclaimed historian and Notre Dame alumnus, serves as the Charles and Jill Fischer Provost at the University of Notre Dame. As the chief academic officer, he leads strategic initiatives to advance the university's mission while sustaining its Catholic identity. Prior to his provost role, he held the Francis A. McAnaney Professorship of History and served as Dean of the College of Arts and Letters from 2008 to 2018. Education B.A. in History (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), University of Notre Dame (1986) M.A. and Ph.D. in History, Stanford University McGreevy specializes in American and global religious history, particularly Catholicism's intersection with politics and social change. His research spans topics like Vatican II, Catholic responses to totalitarianism, gender and sexuality controversies, and the globalization of Catholicism. He has contributed to major publications including the Journal of American History and New York Review of Books , and co-authored the award-winning PBS documentary God in America . His recent publications focus on Catholicism's global evolution, with a 2022 book translated into three languages. Articles emphasize Catholicism's adaptation to modernity across political, social, and theological domains. Scientific Awards George E. Ganss, S.J., Award (2015) Kaneb Teaching Award Organization of American Historians Distinguished Lecturer (2004) McGreevy held leadership roles in Notre Dame's academic governance and core curriculum review. He received major fellowships from the Mellon Foundation, American Council of Learned Societies, Louisville Institute, and Erasmus Institute. As a historian, his work examines Catholicism's role in shaping global modernity while maintaining its core identity.

• Spanish for the Professions
• Translation and Interpreting
• Language Access Policies
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Reynaldo Romero serves as Associate Professor in the Department of History, Humanities and Languages at the University of Houston-Downtown, where he has maintained active teaching and research since at least 2012. His academic foundation spans linguistics, public health, and translation studies across multiple institutions. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Spanish Linguistics from Georgetown University (Dissertation: Structural Consequences of Language Shift: Judeo-Spanish in Istanbul) M.P.H. in Community Health Practice from UTHealth (Dissertation: Beliefs on COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic day laborers) M.A. in Translation from Kent State University Multiple B.A. degrees in French, General Linguistics, and Spanish Language/Linguistics from Rice University Romero's research creates critical intersections between linguistic theory and real-world applications. His work on Spanish for the Professions establishes frameworks for medical and legal interpreting while addressing systemic language access barriers. The scholarship on endangered languages—particularly Judeo-Spanish and Afro-Hispanic varieties—combines rigorous documentation with urgent revitalization efforts. His healthcare access research directly engages Houston's linguistic minorities through community-based projects like the Medical Translation Project with HISD. Recent publications reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) advancing methodologies in Afro-Hispanic linguistics through collaborative edited volumes; (2) developing social justice frameworks for marginalized language communities; and (3) documenting endangered linguistic varieties with innovative digital approaches. These threads converge in his community-engaged scholarship that bridges academic research and practical language access solutions. Professional recognition includes: Certified Translator status from the American Translators Association Advanced Professional Analytic Linguist certification Specialized medical and legal interpreter credentials Online teaching certification with digital tools specialization Romero's grant activity demonstrates sustained commitment to practical applications of linguistic research. Current projects include 'Promoting the Critical and Responsible Use of Digital Tools and AI in Written Tasks' (2024-2025), while past work developed medical interpreter training during disaster relief and language access protocols for healthcare settings. His service learning initiatives—like the Medical Translation Project with Houston ISD—create tangible community impact while advancing pedagogical innovation. Through the Medical Translation Project and language access advocacy, Romero cultivates collaborative spaces where academic research directly serves Houston's linguistic minorities. His work with heritage speakers and endangered language communities establishes frameworks for linguistic empowerment beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Microbial ecology
• Soil ecology
• Community ecology
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Tancredi Caruso is an Associate Professor at the School of Biology and Environmental Science, University College Dublin. He holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Siena (2006) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2015). His career includes roles as Reader and Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, and research fellowships at Freie Universität Berlin and the University of Siena. Research Interests : Caruso's work focuses on biodiversity processes, aboveground-belowground linkages, ecological networks, and ecosystem responses to perturbations. His research has led to over 100 peer-reviewed publications and grants from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, NERC, EU Marie Sklodowska-Curie program, and others. Teaching & Professional Activities : Coordinates modules on environmental science, soil ecology, and conservation. Active in professional committees, including the IEA Committee. Languages: Italian, English, German (fluent), and French (reading). Grants & Collaborations : Leads projects like the ReEcoNet initiative. Recent grants include funding for wheat genetic diversity (EU), soil-microbe interactions (Leverhulme Trust), and climate-land use impacts (NERC). Key Contributions : Pioneered studies on mycorrhizal networks, soil microbial responses to drought, and the ecological role of oribatid mites. His work bridges theoretical ecology and applied conservation, emphasizing stochastic processes and biodiversity resilience.

Laura Asheمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Literature
• Medieval History and Culture (1000-1550)
• Medieval Ethics and Moral Philosophy
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Professor Laura Ashe is a leading scholar in medieval English literature and culture (c. 1000–1550), holding the David Woods Kemper Family Fellowship at Worcester College, Oxford. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical and philosophical inquiry, focusing on the intersections of medieval ethics, subjectivity, and literary innovation. She is particularly noted for her studies on Chaucer, the development of romance genres, and the cultural impacts of medieval conquests. Her research explores multilingual literary traditions in post-Conquest England, the invention of fiction, and the evolution of chivalric ideals. Key projects include Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy (2025) and co-edited volumes like Conquests in Eleventh-Century England (2020). She has held prestigious fellowships including the Morton Bloomfield Visiting Fellowship at Harvard (2016). Public engagement includes the Penguin Classics volume Early Fiction in England (2015) and contributions to interdisciplinary histories like Penguin Monarchs: Richard II (2016). Current projects include a major study on the history of love across medieval and early modern periods. Awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize (2009) and Leverhulme Research Fellowship (2015), her work appears in top journals like Studies in the Age of Chaucer and Journal of English and Germanic Philology . She co-edits New Medieval Literatures , fostering scholarly collaboration in the field.

Donato Totaroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Film Criticism
• Horror Genre
• Andrei Tarkovsky
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donato Totaro is a Part-time Lecturer in Film Studies at Concordia University's Faculty of Fine Arts in Montreal, Canada, where he has taught since 1990. He holds a PhD in Film & Television from the University of Warwick (UK), supervised by Victor F. Perkins, and serves as founding editor of the online film journal Offscreen since 1997. Totaro is also a member of the Association québécoise des critiques de cinéma (AQCC) since 2004. Education: PhD in Film & Television, University of Warwick (UK) Research Interests: Totaro's work spans film criticism , the horror genre , Andrei Tarkovsky , cinema and temporality , and film style . His research explores theoretical and aesthetic dimensions through projects like The Face at the Window (analyzing horror motifs), Women in Horror (documenting post-2010 female contributions), and Monster Kid Generation (tracing cultural impacts of 1950s-1970s horror fandom on filmmakers like Spielberg and Del Toro). He pioneers audio-visual essays as critical tools. Publication Trends: His scholarship reveals evolving focus from Tarkovsky's temporal aesthetics to contemporary horror studies and genre hybridity (e.g., apocalyptic westerns). Recent works demonstrate increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting film theory with cultural studies, gender analysis, and fan communities while maintaining rigorous formal analysis of cinematic techniques. Scientific Awards: Canada Council for the Arts Grants to Literary Magazines (2002-2019, $200,000+) SSHRC Scholarship (1997-2000) FCAR Quebec Research Grants (1987-1989) York University Research Grant (1988-89) Teaching & Editorial Impact: Totaro has received multiple teaching honors including the Faculty of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award (2017) and Oksana and John Locke Award (2018). He teaches courses ranging from introductory film studies to specialized seminars on horror, Tarkovsky, and film criticism. As Offscreen's editor, he has shaped critical discourse for 25+ years, publishing hundreds of essays while mentoring emerging critics through this influential platform.

Kiera Vaclavikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Children’s Literature
• Material Culture of Childhood
• Adaptation Studies
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Professor Kiera Vaclavik is a Professor at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Literature and Culture within the School of Languages, Linguistics and Film. She serves as Director of the Centre for Childhood Cultures. With a PhD from the same institution, her research focuses on children’s literature, material culture, adaptation studies, and fashion’s intersection with literature. Her work bridges disciplines such as postcolonial studies and museum studies, emphasizing global and comparative approaches. Her research explores how stories adapt across media and borders, with a particular focus on Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, children’s creativity, and well-being. Notable projects include the AHRC-funded The Alice Sound collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra and the V&A Museum of Childhood exhibition The Alice Look . She has secured funding from organizations like the British Academy and Medical Research Council. Professor Vaclavik has supervised over 14 PhD students, addressing topics ranging from child migration to speculative fiction. Her awards include a REF2021 Impact Case Study and recognition for public engagement. Her publications span monographs, journal articles, and book chapters, with a focus on children’s literature’s cultural and historical dimensions. Her work extends beyond academia through collaborations with institutions like Liberty, Fevered Sleep, and the London Symphony Orchestra, emphasizing creative and public impact. She regularly engages with media and public lectures, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and community outreach.

• Language Didactics
• Digital Technology in Education
• Online and Distance Learning
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Sophie Othman is a Lecturer at the University of Franche-Comté, affiliated with the Centre de Linguistique Appliquée (CLA) and the DEFLET department. She is actively engaged in research and teaching in language didactics, digital education, and innovative pedagogical practices. Her work spans multiple roles in research coordination, program leadership, and international academic collaboration. Research Interests: Her primary research areas include digital technology in language teaching and learning, design of online and distance learning environments, digital engineering in education, pedagogical innovation, comodal and hybrid training models, MOOCs, e-portfolios, and teacher training in ICT. She explores how digital tools transform language education, especially in multilingual and multicultural contexts. The recent scholarly output shows a consistent focus on post-pandemic educational transformation, AI integration in learning systems, and the design of flexible pedagogical scenarios. Her publications appear in journals such as ALSIC and in international conference proceedings, reflecting a strong engagement with digital pedagogy and language education innovation. Leadership and Service: Vice-President, Scientific and Pedagogical Commission, CLA – University of Franche-Comté (2021–present) Co-Responsible, TIPED Research Program, ELLIADD (2017–present) Scientific Coordinator, Innov'FLE Thematic Thursdays (2022–present) Former Coordinator, Master 2 FLE 'Political and Digital Environments' and FLE Track at CTU Besançon (2018–2020) Scientific Committee Member for international conferences (e.g., ADCUEFE, CEDIL, UBEST, EIAH) Expert reviewer for language didactics journals and collective works International trainer for the French Ministry and OIF in over 15 countries Projects and Grants: #ApproprIA: AI Appropriation in Education (2025–...) UNPEAA: Digital Use by Allophone Adults (2024–...) Innov'FLE: Innovation in FLE Teaching (2022–...) HUMANE: Digital Humanities for Education (2019–2022) ANR-IDEFI Innovalangues (2013–2016) Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, she has supervised research teams and mentored junior researchers through collaborative projects and editorial roles. She has secured national and international funding, notably through the ANR-IDEFI program, and contributes to large-scale educational initiatives supported by governmental and Francophone institutions. Labs and Teams: She is affiliated with the ELLIADD research laboratory (University of Franche-Comté) and was previously associated with LIDILEM (Université Grenoble Alpes). She leads and participates in interdisciplinary research groups focused on digital language education, teacher training, and innovation in didactics.

Vittoria Molloمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Italian Renaissance Literature
• Satire and Dissent
• Italian Middle Ages
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Vittoria Mollo is a Lecturer in the Department of French and Italian at Stanford University, serving as Chair of Undergraduate Studies. She has also been Executive Producer for the podcast "Entitled Opinions" with Professor Robert Harrison for seven years. Dr. Mollo's educational background includes: Ph.D. in French and Italian, Stanford University (2021) Her research specializes in Italian Renaissance literature, particularly satire and dissent in sixteenth-century Rome as explored in her dissertation "Talking Statues and Pietro Aretino: Satire and Dissent in Sixteenth Century Rome". She teaches interdisciplinary courses spanning Italian language, literature, art, film, and music, with upcoming offerings on the Italian Middle Ages, Post-War Neorealism, and Rome's historical evolution. In her leadership role as Chair of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Mollo oversees curriculum development, course coordination, and academic advising for Italian majors while maintaining active teaching responsibilities across multiple language and cultural studies domains.

Ganteau Jean-Michelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethics in Literature
• Aesthetics (Baroque, Kitsch, Camp)
• Trauma Studies
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Jean-Michel Ganteau is a Full Professor of Contemporary British Literature at the University of Montpellier 3, France. He has held leadership roles including Chair of the Department of Anglophone Studies (2006–2010), Director of the MA Programme in Modern Languages (since 2011), and Head of Doctoral School 58 (since 2010). He is Editor of Études britanniques contemporaines and co-editor of the 'Present Perfect' series. His research focuses on ethics in literature, aesthetics (baroque, kitsch, camp), trauma studies, and contemporary British fiction. Notable awards include the Exceptional Class Professorship (2013) and Scientific Excellence Prize (2011). His editorial roles include membership in the management board of University Presses of Montpellier and scientific board of Presses Universitaires de la Méditerranée. He has coordinated research teams like CERVEC (2004–2010) and authored monographs on vulnerability in literature and Peter Ackroyd’s work. His publications span 80+ articles and co-edited volumes on ethical components in experimental fiction and trauma narratives. His work bridges interdisciplinary studies of literature, ethics, and cultural identity. Awards: Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (2015), Exceptional Class Professorship (2013), Scientific Excellence Prize (2011, 2015). Grants: Competitive National Book Centre Award (2007) for his monograph on Peter Ackroyd. He leads initiatives in postgraduate programs and doctoral supervision, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies.

Silke Mendeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary History
• Transnational and European History
• Francophonie and Colonialism
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Silke Mende is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History (19th–21st century) at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster since April 2021. Her research spans transnational entanglements, secularism, colonialism, Francophonie, and social movements, with a focus on Germany, France, and Western Europe. She leads the project Secularism as a (Post-)Colonial Challenge? Religion and Republicanism in Marseille (EXC 2060 A3-30) and contributes to the DFG Cluster of Excellence Competing Truths. Strategies and Reflections in the Changing Public Spheres . 2018: Habilitation in Modern and Contemporary History, University of Tübingen 2009: Ph.D. in Philosophy and History, University of Tübingen 1997–2003: Studies in Modern History, Medieval History, and Political Science at Tübingen and Aix-en-Provence Her work explores the history of democracy (since 1970s), transnational history (19th–20th centuries), and new history of ideas . Recent articles analyze the evolution of Francophonie, the German Greens’ ideological shifts, and secularism in postcolonial Marseille. She has received the Dr. Leopold Lucas Prize for early-career scholars (2011) and serves on the board of the Association for Political History since 2023. Scientific Awards : Dr. Leopold Lucas-Nachwuchswissenschaftler-Preis (2011)