Background
Hoffmann, Charles Wesley was born on November 25, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of John Wesley and Gertrude J. (Giessen) Hoffmann.
Hoffmann, Charles Wesley was born on November 25, 1929 in Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Son of John Wesley and Gertrude J. (Giessen) Hoffmann.
Bachelor of Arts, Oberlin College, 1951; Master of Arts, University Illinois, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, University Illinois, 1956.
Fulbright fellow, U. Munich, Germany, 1953-1955; Instructor German, University of California at Los Angeles, 1956-1958; assistant professor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1958-1964; associate professor, Ohio State University, 1964-1966; professor, Ohio State University, since 1966; department chairman German, Ohio State University, 1969-1977, 86-87.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association Teachers German, American Civil Liberties Union, American Association of University Professors (president Ohio State University 1984-1986).
Married Barbara Brandel Frank, August 11, 1954. Children: Eric Gregory, Karla Jennifer.