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Elizabeth Emery is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in French language, literature, business, and culture, with specializations in medieval studies and nineteenth/twentieth-century cultural history. She has directed the University New Faculty Program, contributed to Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies programs, and teaches regularly in the Honors Program.
Her educational background includes:
- BA from Wellesley College
- MA from New York University
- MPhil from New York University
- PhD from New York University
Professor Emery's research spans multiple domains: the reception of medieval art and literature in modern Europe/America, early photojournalism, celebrity culture, writer house museums, and Asian art markets in 19th-century France. Her current projects explore sustainability studies and digital humanities approaches to cultural exchange networks. Her scholarship demonstrates consistent emphasis on cross-cultural connections, gender roles in art markets, and historical reinterpretations.
Her publications show strong thematic coherence around cultural transfer, art market history, and Japonisme, with recent work increasingly incorporating digital methodologies. The 15 most recent articles reflect sustained focus on women's roles in art markets, Franco-Asian cultural exchange, and pedagogical innovation.
Awards and honors:
- National Endowment for the Humanities 'Award for Faculty' (2024-2025)
Professor Emery actively mentors students through collaborative projects, field trips, and translation initiatives. She serves on the Board of the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies and Institute for the Humanities, contributing to sustainability-focused research and community engagement programs.
