Alex Black
دانشیار · Nineteenth-Century American Literature
Hobart and William Smith Collegesمعرفی
Alex Black is an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he joined the faculty in 2015. He holds a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from Cornell University, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and a B.A. in English from the University of California, Berkeley. He is affiliated with the Department of English and Creative Writing within the School of Humanities.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., English Language and Literature, Cornell University
- M.S., Library and Information Science, Simmons College
- B.A., English, University of California, Berkeley
Alex Black's research centers on 19th-century American literature and culture, with a focus on Early African American literature, Performance Studies, and Book History. His work explores the intersections of literature, race, performance, and historical context, particularly in abolitionist discourse and the cultural impact of key literary texts.
His recent publications span topics such as Abraham Lincoln’s rhetoric, the performative dimensions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, and the embodied expressions of African American identity in abolitionist movements. These works reflect a consistent engagement with historical narrative, racial representation, and literary performance.
Professional Affiliations:
- Modern Language Association
- American Studies Association
- Society of Nineteenth-Century Americanists
- Society of Early Americanists
Alex Black has taught at Rutgers University, the University of Connecticut, and Cornell University before joining Hobart and William Smith. He teaches courses such as ENG 152: American Revolutions, ENG 200: Critical Methods, ENG 250: Early American Literature, ENG 254: Nineteenth-Century American Poetry, and ENG 353: Media in Early America. He has not received any scientific awards mentioned in the text, nor is there information about advised students or research grants. He is actively contributing to his field through scholarly publications and pedagogy.
