About
Andrew Ragni serves as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the First-Year Writing Program at Barnard College, affiliated with the English Department. His teaching spans twentieth-century colonial literature, horror films, feminist and queer studies, and postcolonial theory, emphasizing student-centered writing development across disciplines.
His educational background includes:
- PhD in Comparative Literature, New York University
- MA and MPhil in Comparative Literature, New York University
- BA in English, Pomona College
Ragni's research critically examines colonialism's impact on psychoanalytic theory development in Europe and the United States, with current work analyzing colonial literary archives through psychoanalytic frameworks. He integrates feminist, anti-racist, and queer perspectives to challenge dominant ideological structures.
His publication in Differences (2020) exemplifies his methodological approach, connecting Freudian theory with colonial archival practices to expose intersections of sexuality, power, and historical violence.
Key recognition includes:
- Dean’s Dissertation Award at NYU
Ragni's pedagogical philosophy focuses on demystifying writing processes through scaffolded assignments and collaborative peer review, fostering intellectual joy while addressing unconscious legacies of patriarchal white supremacy. He concurrently trains at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis toward clinical licensure.
