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Jason Owens
Senior Lecturer
Jason Owens, Ph.D. is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures at The Ohio State University.13 He specializes in teaching and research in German language, global studies, African studies, Afro-German culture and history, and the effects of human displacement on culture, identity, and assimilation.1
Academic Background
Dr. Owens received his Ph.D. in German Linguistics and Cultural Studies from Georgetown University in 2001.1 He also holds an M.A. in German and European Studies and a B.S. in French and German, both from Georgetown University.1
Professional Experience
Prior to joining The Ohio State University in 2016, Dr. Owens held several academic positions:
- Associate Professor and Assistant Professor at South Dakota State University (2003-2015)
- Visiting Assistant Professor at Whitman College (2002-2003)
- Professorial Lecturer at George Washington University (2001-2002)
- Instructor at Montgomery College (2001-2002)1
Research and Teaching
Dr. Owens' research interests include:
- Germans in Africa
- African-Americans in Germany
- Cultural media in the European Union and former Eastern Bloc
- Effects of human displacement on cultural identity and assimilation1
At Ohio State, he teaches courses on German literature and culture, and promotes German major/minor programs to high school and middle school students in Northeast Ohio.1
Additional Roles
In addition to his role as Senior Lecturer, Dr. Owens also serves as an International Coordinator for the Wooster campus at Ohio State University.23
