Paula Hanssen, Assistant Professor
Coordinator of German Studies at Webster University in St. Louis

Specialization: Modern German and Austrian literature, Bertolt Brecht and his collaborators. Technology is an important part of instruction, especially use of Internet resources in foreign language and culture in context, "hybrid" online+travel courses. The Department of International Languages and Cultures encourages travel to countries where German is spoken, especially at Webster University in Vienna, where German is part of the curriculum. Recent short study tours include 'Paris and Vienna: Culture Capitals' and 'Berlin: Culture in a Divided City'.

Currently at work on online courses and research on women collaborator with Bertolt Brecht in exile, Paula Hanssen is past chair of the Small Interest Group (SIG) for Small German Programs in ACTFL, American Association of Teachers of Foreign Language, and is at-large member of Missouri AATG, American Association of Teachers of German -- as well as Treasurer for the International Brecht Society.
 


Courses:
Fin-de-Siecle Vienna in Literature and Art
Study Abroad/Online: 'Cultural Capitals Paris and Vienna' and 'Berlin: culture in a divided city'
German for beginner, intermediate, advanced levels
German Film from Caligari to Lola Rennt
Intro. German Literature I and II: from Hildebrandslied to v. Schlink
Bertolt Brecht: Poet and Playwrite/Fascinating Fascism (in English)

 




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