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Ann Christensen is a Professor of English at the University of Houston, with affiliations in the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program (WGSS) and as a founding member of the Empire Studies Research Collective. Her research focuses on early modern English literature, feminist historicism, and economic structures in Renaissance drama.
- Education:
- Ph.D., University of Illinois
- M.A., University of Illinois
- B.A., Quincy College
Christensen specializes in Shakespearean and domestic drama, analyzing how commercial travel affected domestic life, gender roles, and labor practices. Her work bridges literary analysis with historical economics and feminist theory.
Recent research trends include studies on liminal spaces in domestic drama, anti-racist pedagogical approaches to Renaissance texts, and the intersection of theater with gendered economic practices. Collaborations with Laura Turchi on performance-based editions and digital resources highlight her commitment to interdisciplinary methods.
- Scientific Awards:
- Department of English Houstoun grant (2020)
- CLASS Project completion grant (2018)
- TIP grant for Online Minor in English (2017-2018)
- Division of Research Small Grant (2017)
Christensen has advised graduate students on topics like gender in Shakespeare’s problem plays and collaborated with institutions such as Resurgens Theatre Company. Her grants emphasize theatrical production, digitalization, and teacher training in Renaissance literature.
