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Christopher Keep is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University, serving as the Film Studies Program Director. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University and has been recognized with prestigious teaching awards, including the Edward G. Pleva Award (2010-11) and the Bank of Nova Scotia Excellence Award (2002-03). His research focuses on Victorian literature and culture, particularly intersections between technology and society, including new communication technologies like the typewriter and telegraph. He also explores apocalyptic narratives, electronic literature, and the Society for Psychical Research's impact on knowledge systems.
Education:
- B.A. in English and History, York University (1985)
- M.A. in English, York University (1987)
- Ph.D. in English, Queen's University (1993)
Research interests span Victorian science and culture, occult media, disability studies, and gender theory. His work often bridges literary analysis with technological and social histories. He has supervised graduate students in areas like electronic texts, cultural studies, and psychoanalysis. His recent scholarship examines the psychogeography of cities and the role of technology in shaping narrative forms.
Notable Awards:
- Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching (2010-11)
- Bank of Nova Scotia Excellence Award (2002-03)
- Annual inclusion on the University Students’ Council Teaching Honor Roll
He advises graduate students on topics such as Victorian literature, electronic texts, and cultural studies. His publications include works on telegraphy, typewriter culture, and the societal impact of new media. He contributes to interdisciplinary discussions on technology, gender, and the Gothic in literature.
