Academic Background
- born 1965
- 1986-1992 English Studies, Philosophy and General Linguistics, Cologne University
- 1988-1989 German Academic Exchange Service Full Scholarship: University of Southampton
- M.A. 1992 („The Poetry of Roger McGough“)
- Dr. phil. 1995. („Literary Characterisation in the Novel: A Narratological Systematics“)
Work Experience
- Associated to the ES II since 1996 (day lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer), teaching Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, Teaching Literature, Language Courses
- 1993-2007: freelance teaching and translations in the areas of Business English and Management Training for various Cologne institutions of practical education (Language Schools, Companies, Chamber of Commerce, Max-Planck-Society, University of Applied Sciences, Volkshochschule)
- 1997-2006:0 Day lecturer for Literary Studies and Teaching Literature at the English Seminar I, Cologne University