Background
Ahrens, Rüdiger was born on January 3, 1939 in Höxter, Germany.
Ahrens, Rüdiger was born on January 3, 1939 in Höxter, Germany.
Professor (honorary), University Nanchang, China, 1994. Degree (honorary), University Caen, 1996.
Assistant professor Hannover (Germany) University, 1968-1970. Professor English Trier University, 1970-1980, Würzburg (Germany) University, since 1980. Visiting professor Wolfson College, Cambridge (England) University, 1975-1976, Academy Social Sciences, Beijing, 1987, Tokyo, 1987, Australia, 1990.
Honorary visiting professor Nanchang, 1994, dean of faculty, 1998-2000, Academy Senate, 2000-2002.
National selection board German Academy Exchange Svc., l975-. Trustee Görres Society, l982-. Member Modern Language Association, International Association University professors English, Association Teachers Modern Langs., German Association American Studies, Association University Teachers in Germany, Assn.Univ. professors in Germany.
Married Uta Ahrens; children: Jan, Martin.