Dr. Christine Scherer
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)
Education
- 4/1991 – 10/1996 Studies in Social Anthropology, Political Science, and Romance Studies, University of Bayreuth; Magister Artium, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gerd Spittler
Academic Degrees
- 2007 Doctorate: Social Anthropology, Topic of dissertation: Art-Making in Zimbabwe Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Till Förster, Prof. Dr. Peter Probst, Iwalewahaus, University of Bayreuth
Professional Background
Since 11/2007 | Coordinator of the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS), (GSC 144) |
7/2007 – 10/2007 | Coordinator of the Institute of African Studies (IAS), University of Bayreuth |
11/2006 – 6/2007 | Coordinator of SFB-FK 560 "Local action in Africa in the context of global influences" at the University of Bayreuth; support in coordinating the Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) (GSC 144) in the Excellence Initiative |
7/2003 – 6/2004 | Scholarship recipient in the programme "Promoting equal opportunities for women in research and teaching" at Bavarian universities to complete dissertation |
12/2000 – 6/2003 | Research Associate at the Iwalewahaus and doctoral research at the collaborative research centre "Local action in Africa in the context of global influences" (SFB/FK 560) |
Other
- Consultant for the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Editorial responsibilities: Newsletter of African Studies (NAB) 2006 – 2007; book series Beiträge zur Afrikaforschung (LIT – Verlag) since 2006
- Memberships: German Anthropological Association (GAA); Society for University Research (GfHF)
- Professional training: Newspaper traineeship as an editor (1988-1990); freelance scientific journalist for broadcasts and print media (1990-2000)
- Family responsibilities: 11/1996 – 12/2000 Family phase following Magister degree
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)
Regional Focus:
- Zimbabwe
Research Topics:
- Art in Africa
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)
Selected publications
2014
Agency and changing world views in Africa
publ: Neubert, Dieter; Scherer, Christine
Berlin : Lit Verlag, 2014. - 167 page . - (Beiträge zur Afrikaforschung; 40)
Neubert, Dieter; Scherer, Christine
An introduction
Agency and changing world views in Africa
Berlin : Lit Verlag, 2014. - page 1-13 . - (Beiträge zur Afrikaforschung; 40)
2009
Scherer, Christine
Kunstschaffen in Zimbabwe : zwischen Werkskunst und Kunstwerk
Berlin, LIT, 2009. - 352 page (dissertation, 2007,
)
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS)
Dr. Christine Scherer
Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies
University of Bayreuth
95440 Bayreuth
Phone: 0921 / 55-5100
E-mail: christine.scherer@uni-bayreuth.de
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