Michel Cullin
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Michel Cullin is „Maître de conférences“ at the University of Nice
and director of French
-Austria
n relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
and German studies
(1962-65) in Paris, Michel Cullin became „Assistant de français“ at the "Theresianum-school" in Vienna
(1966-1967). Between 1967 and 1969 he was „Lecteur de français“ at the University of Vienna
. After working at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1969-1971) he became „Assistant d’allemand“ (1971-1976), „Maître- assistant de civilisation autrichienne“ (1976-1980) und later „Maître de conférences de civilisation autrichienne“ (1980-1982) at the University of Orléans
.
In 1977 he earned a doctoral degree in „études allemandes contemporaines“ (1977). Furthermore he worked as French correspondent
for the ORF
and was director of the „club franco-allemand“ of Orléans
. Between 1979 and 1982 he was researching on behalf of the „Deutsch-Französischen Jugendwerks“ and two years later he joined the aid association of CEMEA. The following years, Cullin lived in Vienna and was director of the French institute (1982-1986) and guest professor at the University. He also worked for several newspapers. He also worked at the Universities of Heidelberg
, Leipzig
and Jena
and was between 1991 and 1995 Cultural attaché
for cooperations in higher educations at the French embassy in Berlin. Between 1998 and 1999 was "Maître de conférences" at the University of Nice.
Besides his works as docent
, journalist
and researcher
, Cullin has been actively involved in politics
.
Cullin has been awarded the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.
He is member of the International Council of the Austrian Service Abroad
.
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
The University of Nice Sophia Antipolis is a university located in Nice, France and neighboring areas. It was founded in 1965 and is organized in 8 faculties, 2 autonomous institutes and an engineering school....
and director of French
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
-Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
n relations at the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna.
Life
After he earned his degrees in political sciencePolitical science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
and German studies
German studies
German studies is the field of humanities that researches, documents, and disseminates German language and literature in both its historic and present forms. Academic departments of German studies often include classes on German culture, German history, and German politics in addition to the...
(1962-65) in Paris, Michel Cullin became „Assistant de français“ at the "Theresianum-school" in Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
(1966-1967). Between 1967 and 1969 he was „Lecteur de français“ at the University of Vienna
University of Vienna
The University of Vienna is a public university located in Vienna, Austria. It was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world...
. After working at the Geschwister-Scholl-Institute and the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (1969-1971) he became „Assistant d’allemand“ (1971-1976), „Maître- assistant de civilisation autrichienne“ (1976-1980) und later „Maître de conférences de civilisation autrichienne“ (1980-1982) at the University of Orléans
University of Orléans
-History:In 1230, when for a time the doctors of the University of Paris were scattered, a number of the teachers and disciples took refuge in Orléans; when pope Boniface VIII, in 1298, promulgated the sixth book of the Decretals, he appointed the doctors of Bologna and the doctors of Orléans to...
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In 1977 he earned a doctoral degree in „études allemandes contemporaines“ (1977). Furthermore he worked as French correspondent
Correspondent
A correspondent or on-the-scene reporter is a journalist or commentator, or more general speaking, an agent who contributes reports to a newspaper, or radio or television news, or another type of company, from a remote, often distant, location. A foreign correspondent is stationed in a foreign...
for the ORF
ORF (broadcaster)
Österreichischer Rundfunk, ORF, is the Austrian national public service broadcaster.Funded from a combination of a television licence fees and revenue from limited on-air advertising, ORF is the dominant player in the Austrian broadcast media...
and was director of the „club franco-allemand“ of Orléans
Orléans
-Prehistory and Roman:Cenabum was a Gallic stronghold, one of the principal towns of the Carnutes tribe where the Druids held their annual assembly. It was conquered and destroyed by Julius Caesar in 52 BC, then rebuilt under the Roman Empire...
. Between 1979 and 1982 he was researching on behalf of the „Deutsch-Französischen Jugendwerks“ and two years later he joined the aid association of CEMEA. The following years, Cullin lived in Vienna and was director of the French institute (1982-1986) and guest professor at the University. He also worked for several newspapers. He also worked at the Universities of Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, Leipzig
Leipzig
Leipzig Leipzig has always been a trade city, situated during the time of the Holy Roman Empire at the intersection of the Via Regia and Via Imperii, two important trade routes. At one time, Leipzig was one of the major European centres of learning and culture in fields such as music and publishing...
and Jena
Jena
Jena is a university city in central Germany on the river Saale. It has a population of approx. 103,000 and is the second largest city in the federal state of Thuringia, after Erfurt.-History:Jena was first mentioned in an 1182 document...
and was between 1991 and 1995 Cultural attaché
Cultural attaché
A cultural attaché is a diplomat with special responsibility for promoting the culture of his or her homeland. The position has been used as an official cover for intelligence agents. Historically, the post has often been filled by writers and artists, giving them a steady income, allowing them to...
for cooperations in higher educations at the French embassy in Berlin. Between 1998 and 1999 was "Maître de conférences" at the University of Nice.
Besides his works as docent
Docent
Docent is a title at some European universities to denote a specific academic appointment within a set structure of academic ranks below professor . Docent is also used at some universities generically for a person who has the right to teach...
, journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
and researcher
Researcher
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, Cullin has been actively involved in politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
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Cullin has been awarded the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art.
He is member of the International Council of the Austrian Service Abroad
Austrian Service Abroad
Austrian Service Abroad is a non-profit initiative and was founded in 1998 by Andreas Maislinger and Andreas Hörtnagl. Since 2001 Michael Prochazka is part of the managing committee.-General Information:...
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