Background
Hoffmann, Achim Albert was born on October 24, 1930 in Brandenburg, Germany. Son of Otto Eduard and Lida Bertha (Gruneberg) Hoffmann.
Hoffmann, Achim Albert was born on October 24, 1930 in Brandenburg, Germany. Son of Otto Eduard and Lida Bertha (Gruneberg) Hoffmann.
Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy habilitatus, 1977.
English language tutor College Higher Education, Potsdam, Germany, 1957-1964, head English language and linguistics department Germany, 1964-1972, head English linguistics department Germany, 1972-1990. Head modern English department Potsdam University, 1990-1993, head English and American studies department, 1993-1995, professor emeritus, since 1995. Elected member academy senate Potsdam College Higher Education, 1979-1991.
Member English and American studies advisory committee Minister Higher Education, Berlin, 1975-1990. Member, deputy head university council Potsdam University, 1994-1996. Member selecting committee for appointment of new professors various universities, Potsdam, Rostock, Magdeburg, Germany, 1993-1995.
Active Teacher Parent Association, 1964-1982. Member Deutscher Hochschulverband, Deutscher Anglistenverband, Deutsch-Britische Gesellschaft.
Married Gisela Hannelore Bechstedt, July 28, 1956. Children: Christine, Ralph.