Andrew Blough is a graduate student in the German Literature and Culture program.  He joined the department in 2019 after receiving an M.A. in Philosophy from Duquesne University that same year.  He is interested in the interrelation of mediality and knowledge construction, particularly as they pertain to historical interpretation and the construction of political spaces and temporalities.  This includes the relation of science, technology, and political thought; legal dramas; and translation theory.  He plans on pursuing the critical theory Designated Emphasis.  He has also worked as a writing tutor.