Ronald E. Horwege

Subjects or issues this person can knowledgeably discuss:
Recent developments in the German speaking world, German language, literature and culture including cultural history.

Professional achievements or current responsibilities:
President of the Virginia Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German, translator of a collection of poetry by the German poet Ralph Grüneberger, former president of the Foreign Language Association of Virginia, co-director of the Summer Program in Münster, Chair of Sweet Briar Faculty Senate(2004-2005).

Educational background:
Ph.D. and M.A., Indiana University; B.A., University of Kansas.

Current or recent professional memberships, activities or awards: AATG-Goethe Institut Certificate of Merit (2003), Foreign Language Association of Virginia Award for Excellence inTeaching (2003).Cameron Fellowship from Sweet Briar College(2004)

Books or significant articles published:
Recent article on Wilhelm von Polenz's Der Büttnerbauer, Translator of poetry by Ralph Grüneberger: Du Bist und du bist nicht/You are and You are Not. Aphaia Verlag 1999.

Current or recent professional memberships, activities or awards:
American Association of Teachers of German-president of Virginia Chapter, American Council for the Study of Austrian Literature, Foreign Language Association of Virginia.

Experience with news media:
Horwege has been interviewed at various times-the last time after a trip to Berlin for the German elections 1990.

Ability to speak languages other than English:
German

Summary of expertise:
Horwege is willing to speak on recent developments, language, literature and culture of the German speaking world.

Key Terms:
German, Germany, modern languages.