Amanda Halter

Amanda Halter is a Research Associate in American Studies at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU Jena) since 2019 and a PhD Candidate at the same institution. Her academic journey began with an AA in General Studies (2005-2009) and BS in Adolescent English Education (2009-2011), followed by an MA in English and American Studies (2014-2015) at FSU Jena.

Research Interests:

• Children's and Young Adult Literature
• Ecocriticism
• Anthropocene Studies
• Adaptation Studies (Film/Literature)
• Place-Based Environmental Pedagogy
• Decolonization in Education

Her recent publications focus on environmental violence in YA fiction, decolonial pedagogy through picturebooks, and post-pandemic educational models. The work bridges ecocritical theory, adaptation studies, and pedagogical innovation, with strong ties to sustainability education and intercultural learning.

Affiliations:

• Ecocriticism Research Collective (FSU Jena)
• German Association of American Studies (DGfA)
• Young Adult Studies Association (YASA)