Christopher Bracken

Christopher Bracken is a Professor in the Department of English & Film Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Indigenous literature, settler colonialism, literary theory, and intellectual history. He holds a PhD and teaches advanced courses such as Indigenous Horror, Critical Race Theory, and Poetics of Testimony.

Recent research includes the article 'Manic History: Losing Children, Losing Memory' (Critical Times, 2023), exploring themes of memory and colonial impact. Courses taught in 2025–2026 include ENGL 102 (Introduction to Critical Analysis), ENGL 125 (Indigenous Literatures), ENGL 207 (How Stories Work), ENGL 308 (Topics in Indigenous Literature), and ENGL 569 (Theory).

No scientific awards are listed. Teaching focuses on narrative theory, Indigenous literatures, and critical analysis methodologies. No lab affiliations or grant details are provided in the text.