Faith Barter

Faith Barter is an Assistant Professor in both the Department of Black Studies and the Department of English at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. She is actively engaged in teaching and research, with office hours scheduled for Winter 2025. Her work bridges literary studies, cultural analysis, and critical race theory.

Research Interests:

• African American Literary and Cultural Studies
• 19th-Century American Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Race, Law, and Citizenship in Literature

Her recent scholarship culminates in the 2024 monograph Black Pro Se, which explores how African American writers used legal and literary forms to assert personhood and citizenship. This work reflects a deep interdisciplinary engagement with literature, history, and legal theory, emphasizing narrative as a tool for social and political assertion.

Scientific Awards:

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Faith Barter advises students in both English and Black Studies, though specific advisees are not named. She is involved in scholarly research supported by university resources and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogue in the humanities. She maintains an academic presence through her publications and university affiliation.

Labs, Teams, and Research Groups:

No specific labs or research teams are mentioned in the provided material. However, her work aligns with interdisciplinary initiatives in Black Studies, American Studies, and Legal Humanities at the University of Oregon.