Background
Kronegger, Maria Elisabeth was born on September 23, 1932 in Graz, Austria. Came to the United States, 1962, naturalized, 1968. Daughter of Karl and Josefine (Sparovitz) Kronegger.
French and comparative literature educator
Kronegger, Maria Elisabeth was born on September 23, 1932 in Graz, Austria. Came to the United States, 1962, naturalized, 1968. Daughter of Karl and Josefine (Sparovitz) Kronegger.
Graduate, Karl-Franzens University, Austria, 1960. Postgraduate, University Sorbonne, Paris, 1955. Master of Arts in English and American Literature, Kansas University, 1958.
Doctor of Philosophy in French and Humanities, Florida State University, 1960.
Instructor French, German and humanities, Florida State University, 1958-1960; member of faculty, International College, St. Gallen, Switzerland., 1961-1962; assistant professor, Hollins College, Virginia, 1962-1964; assistant professor French and comparative literature, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1964-1967; associate professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1967-1970; professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1970.
Board directors World Institute Phenomenology, since 1980. President International Society Phenomenology and Literature, International Society Phenomenology, Fine Arts and Aesthetics. Executive vice president World Institute for Advanced Phenomenological Research and Learning.
Member Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors, American Society Aesthetics, American Comparative Literature Association, Semiotic Society of America, Chinese Comparative Literature Association, International Society for Phenomenology and Literature (president since 1985), International Comparative Literature Association, International Society Civilization, International Semiotic Society, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Société Paul Claudel, American Association Teachers French, Fédération Internationale de Langues et Littératures Modernes, Golden Key Society (honorary, Research award).