Martina Wells
Associate Professor of the Practice of German Studies
Coordinator of German Studies program
Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics
4980 Margaret Morrison St
Posner Hall 341
Pittsburgh, PA
Bio
Martina Wells teaches German language and culture courses across the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Her research interests focus on contemporary German literature and film, with particular emphasis on German-Jewish literature and culture in modern contexts. Within LCAL, Dr. Wells serves as the coordinator for the German Studies program and is the faculty advisor for minors.
Originally from Germany, she earned both her M.A. and Ph.D. in German Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Education
Ph.D., German Studies, University of Pittsburgh
M.A., German Studies, 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