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Adrian O'Connor is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida, specializing in early modern and modern European history with a focus on the political culture and cultural politics of eighteenth-century France. He holds a Ph.D. in European History (2009) and a B.A. in History and Philosophy (2003), both from the University of Pennsylvania.
Research Focus: His work examines the intersections of education, sentiment, and revolutionary change in France. Key themes include the role of fraternity in political movements, state-driven educational reforms, and the pedagogical challenges of teaching democratic principles during upheaval. His research employs cultural-historical methodologies to analyze ideological shifts.
Publication Trends: Recent works (2015-2018) consistently explore revolutionary France through lenses of education reform and emotional politics. Articles and books trace how concepts like liberty and fraternity were institutionalized through state policies and public discourse, emphasizing the Enlightenment's practical impact on societal transformation.
Awards:
- USFSP CAS Excellence in Teaching Award (2011-2012)
Teaching: He instructs interdisciplinary courses including:
- History of Assassination
- The Enlightenment
- The French Revolution
- Nineteenth Century Europe
- Introduction to the Humanities
