About
Dr. Charlyn Ingwerson is an Assistant Professor of English and Director of the English for Academic Purposes Program at Drury University, where she has taught since 2002 and held faculty status since 2008. She serves on the President’s Council on Inclusion, International Advisory Committee, and co-directs the Drury Scholars Program.
Education:
- B.A. Philosophy, Missouri State University (2000)
- M.A. English, Missouri State University (2002)
- M.A. Theological Studies and Biblical Languages, AGTS (2007)
- MATESOL, Missouri State University (2012)
- Ph.D. Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, University of Arkansas (2019)
Her research explores contemporary literature by Middle Eastern women, Israeli literature, Motherhood Studies, and women’s peace movements through frameworks like Maternal Critical Theory. She specializes in cross-cultural literary analysis and peace studies.
Awards & Memberships:
- Fellow, Schusterman Center for Israel Studies
- Board Member, Midwest Jewish Studies Association
- Member: Association of International Educators (NAFSA), American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP)
She teaches courses in American Studies, Middle East Studies (Israeli/Iranian literature, nonviolence), Grammar and Style, Expository Writing, and Lyric Writing.
