Alison Langdon

Alison Langdon is an Associate Professor of English at Western Kentucky University, specializing in Medieval Studies and Literary Pedagogy. She edited Postscript to the Middle Ages: Teaching Medieval Studies through Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose (2009), a collection exploring the novel’s pedagogical applications. Her research focuses on medieval literature, gender studies, and animal representation, including studies of Chaucer, trobairitz, and canine symbolism in medieval texts. Langdon serves on the Executive Council of the Medieval Association of the Midwest and co-edits its journal, Enarratio.

• Education: Ph.D. in English Literature (implied through academic role).

Her work bridges literary analysis and historical context, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent research examines the liminal roles of animals in medieval narratives and the intersection of ethics and gender in medieval poetry.

Langdon’s publications span medieval French and English literature, with notable contributions to Enarratio and other academic journals. She actively engages with medieval pedagogy, advocating for innovative teaching methods in medieval studies.