Janelle Collins

Dr. Janelle Collins is a Professor of English Education in the Department of English and Philosophy at Arkansas State University's College of Liberal Arts and Communication. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Washington State University (1995), an M.A. in English from San Diego State University (1988), and a B.A. in English from San Diego State University (1985).

Her research and teaching focus on interdisciplinary literary studies, with expertise in:

• African American literary traditions
• Civil Rights Movement narratives
• Minority representation in literature
• American regional literary analysis
• Film adaptations of literary works

She teaches courses including African American Literature, Civil Rights Movement Film and Literature, Minority Literature, American Literature, Regional American Literature, Introduction to Literature, and Composition.

Contact: HSS Building, Room 4060 | (870) 972-2210 | jcollins@AState.edu