Lisa Templin

Lisa Templin is a Part-Time Lecturer in Early Modern Studies at the University of King's College. Her academic background includes a PhD in English Literature from Western University, alongside degrees from Mount Saint Vincent University and the University of Ottawa. She specializes in early modern drama, focusing on representations of female speech, witchcraft, and gender dynamics. Her research has been supported by institutions such as the British Shakespeare Association and the Folger Shakespeare Library.

• Education: PhD (Western University), MA (University of Ottawa), BEd & BA (Mount Saint Vincent University)

Her research explores the intersections of female speech, silence, and identity in early modern works, particularly through analyses of witchcraft narratives and transgressive female characters. Notable works include her doctoral dissertation on 'Speaking Chastity,' which examines how female speech and silence shaped perceptions of chastity. She has also presented at major conferences and holds teaching expertise in English and History.

• Awards: Canada Graduate Scholarship, Ontario Graduate Scholarship, McIntosh Prize

Templin’s work engages with iconic plays like The Witch of Edmonton, The Late Lancashire Witches, and Macbeth, analyzing how witchcraft tropes reflect gender and sexuality. Current projects continue to interrogate performative speech and its societal implications in early modern literature.