Prof. Dr. Hartmut Melenk is a retired Professor of German linguistics and language teaching methodology at Ludwigsburg University of Education. He holds a master’s degree (Staatsexamen) in German and French from the University of Freiburg and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Würzburg. His research interests include communication theory, semantics and teaching German as a second language. He was rector of Ludwigsburg University of Education for many years and helped to enlarge international cooperation with other universities. By collaborating in INEMA he adds theoretical knowledge to his practical experience in educational leadership.