Background
Decker, Craig J. was born on July 26, 1956 in Newark. Son of Russell W. and Clara A. Decker.
researcher translator German educator
Decker, Craig J. was born on July 26, 1956 in Newark. Son of Russell W. and Clara A. Decker.
Bachelor, Bates College, 1974—1978. Master of Arts, University California, Irvine, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Irvine, 1986.
Teaching assistant and associate University California, Irvine, 1978—1983. Instructor German Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1983—1984, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, 1984—1986, assistant professor German, 1986—1992, associate professor German, 1992—1999, professor German, since 1999. Editorial board Modern Austrian Literature, since 2000.
Delegate assembly member (regional representative New England and Eastern Canada) Modern Language Association, New York, 2003—2005.
Member of Modern Language Association, Modern Austrian Literature and Culture Association, German Studies Association, American Association Teachers of German, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Susanne Adams Fetherolf. Children: Andrew R. Decker-Fetherolf, Grace D. Decker-Fetherolf.