Martina Wells
Principal Lecturer of German Studies
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Education: Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, German Studies. M.A., University of Pittsburgh, German Studies.
Bio
I am a Principal Lecturer of German at Carnegie Mellon University. I teach German language and culture courses at the elementary, intermediate, and advanced language levels. My research interests include contemporary German literature and film, in particular, German-Jewish literature and culture with a focus on contemporary texts. Originally from Germany, I obtained my M.A. and Ph.D. in German Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Areas of Interest
- 20th and 21st century German-Jewish literature and film
- Foreign language pedagogy
- Teaching of culture
Courses Taught
- Elementary German I and II
- Intermediate German I and II
- Contemporary Society in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
- Of Minorities and Migrants: Exploring Germany from the Margins
Selected Community, University, and Professional Service
- Vice-President, Alumni and Friends of Allderdice, Pittsburgh, PA, 2017 – present
- President, Parent Teacher Organization, Taylor Allderdice High School, Pittsburgh, PA, 2015 – 2017
- Member, The Board of Falk Laboratory School, University of Pittsburgh, 2004 – 2008
Selected Publications
- Wells, Martina. “Designing a Language Lab that Encompasses Cultural and Interdisciplinary Experiences.” Outreach Strategies and Innovative Teaching Approaches for German Programs, edited by Melissa Etzler and Gabriele Maier, Routledge, 2021, pp.88-101