Corinne Andersen

Corinne Andersen is a Professor of English and Program Director of English at William Peace University (WPU). She previously served as Chair of the English Department (2015-2016) and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her teaching focuses on world literature surveys, women’s studies, and 20th-century fiction.

Education:

• B.A. in Comparative Literature, Indiana University Bloomington
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Comparative Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Research Interests: Dr. Andersen explores intersections between literature and visual arts, gender studies, and autobiographical forms. Her work analyzes authors like Katherine Anne Porter, Frida Kahlo, and Claude Cahun, emphasizing how creative works negotiate identity, cultural memory, and political contexts. She frequently engages with postcolonial and feminist frameworks in her scholarship.

Notable Recognition:

• WPU Outstanding Advisor Award

Advising & Leadership: As Program Director, she oversees English curriculum development. Her mentorship is recognized through awards, though specific grants are not detailed in available texts. No formal lab affiliations are noted, but her research collaborates with art historians and cultural theorists.