Angela Berkley

Angela Berkley serves as a Lecturer at the University of Michigan, holding appointments across the Sweetland Center for Writing, the English Department, and the Lloyd Scholars in Writing and the Arts program, where she specializes in first-year writing instruction.

Education:

• Ph.D., English--The University of Michigan, 2012
• M.A., English--The University of Michigan, 2006
• B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies--Johns Hopkins University, 2000

Research Interests: Her scholarly focus bridges visual culture, artistic expression, and American literary traditions, manifested through innovative course design exploring intersections of photography, monster narratives, and essay writing. This interdisciplinary approach emphasizes how visual media shapes narrative construction and cultural critique within pedagogical frameworks.

Awards:

• 2016 Nomination: Golden Apple Award
• 2014 BEN Prize for Outstanding Teaching of Writing

Dr. Berkley actively contributes to curriculum development across multiple writing-intensive programs, mentoring undergraduate writers while advancing the university's writing pedagogy mission through specialized courses in photographic writing, literary analysis, and academic argumentation.