Kristina Seefeldt, M.A.
Associate in project Ö "Heroes in Education" | SFB 948
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Contact Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg Tel.: +49 761 203-3323 kristina.seefeldt@sfb948.uni-freiburg.de |
WORK EXPERIENCE
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since 01/2022 |
Research Associate & School Project Coordinator Project Ö: "Heroes in Education. School Settings and Transfer of Academic Knowledge" University of Freiburg, Collaborative Research Center 948
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07/2021‑12/2021 |
Research Assistant University of Freiburg, Collaborative Research Center 948
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09/2019-12/2021 |
Program Coordinator and Research Assistant Master of Arts in British and North American Cultural Studies, University of Freiburg
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09/2019-05/2020
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Student and Staff Assistant IES Abroad (Institute for the International Education of Students), Freiburg
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Education
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Since 07/2021 |
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PhD Project, English and American Studies, University of Freiburg Working title: “Heroism and the Military Complex”, Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Hochbruck
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2018-2021
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Master of Arts in British and North American Cultural Studies, University of Freiburg Thesis: “Closing the Gap Between Military and Civilian Life Through Cultural Memory: Heroism, Honor, and Masculinity in The Last Full Measure (2019)”
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PhD PROJECT
The stereotypical role of an American hero is connected to the idea of an aggressive warrior. According to previous research, he is male, dominating, and uses force to achieve his goal. However, the concept of a “rescue heroism” in the U.S. military is an area less explored in the field of cultural studies. I would argue that heroes who have rescued others on the battlefield, especially military rescue personnel, showcase a different heroism based on values such as comradery, saviorism and protectiveness. This form of heroism is portrayed, for instance, in different movies such as The Last Full Measure (2019) by Todd Robinson, Forest Gump (1994) by Robert Zemeckis or Hacksaw Ridge (2016) by Mel Gibson.