معرفی
Brenda Whitney is a Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Composition Program at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of English (Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences). She also serves as Adjunct Faculty Coordinator and Integrity Officer for the English department. Her expertise spans American Literature, Critical Ethnic Studies, Postcolonial theory, and Composition studies, with a unique focus on monstrous figures like 'monstrous mothers.'
Education:
- Masters Degree from University of Massachusetts at Boston
- PhD from University of Pittsburgh
Research emphasizes blurring boundaries between fiction/non-fiction, textual/visual media, and academia/practical application. Recent courses include Literary Field Studies, The Gothic Imagination, and Imagining Social Justice. Her pedagogy prioritizes interdisciplinary and socially engaged learning.
