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Elizabeth Godke Koonce is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of English at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches a wide range of undergraduate courses in literature, writing, and women's studies. Her academic work bridges literary analysis with critical gender and cultural studies.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D., English, Ohio University, 2006
- M.A., Comparative Literature, Louisiana State University, 1992
- B.A., English, Louisiana State University, 1990
- B.A., French, Louisiana State University, 1990
Her research focuses on 19th-century British fiction, particularly the works of women writers, Gothic and sensation novels, and the intersection of gender, law, and empire. She also explores contemporary Middle Eastern women writers, reflecting a transnational literary perspective. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as ENG 314 (English Literature 1800–1900), ENG 325 (Women and Literature), ENG 445 (The Female Gothic Tradition), and WGS 100 (Introduction to Women's Studies), demonstrating her interdisciplinary engagement.
Her scholarly publications and conference presentations reveal a consistent focus on Victorian-era narratives, especially how female authors and characters negotiate public and legal spheres. Themes of deviance, divorce, reading practices, and authorship recur in her work, often centered on figures like Margaret Oliphant, Mary Braddon, and George Eliot.
She has presented her research at numerous academic conferences across the U.S. and internationally, including events at Indiana University, the University of Kentucky, and Mohamed I University in Morocco, indicating active participation in the scholarly community.
Notable Presentations and Scholarly Engagements:
- "Taking a Grand Tour: Revising the Womanly Ideal and Annotating Empire in Michael Field’s Picture Poetry" (2007)
- "Blackwood’s Edinburgh Magazine, Margaret Oliphant, and her 'Sensational' Publishing Enterprise" (2006)
- "The Revolution from Within: Domestic Deviance in Mary Braddon’s Lady Audley’s Secret" (2005)
- "Victorian Divorce Practices and Women’s Rights in Anne Bronte’s Tenant of Wildfell Hall" (2000)
- "The Victorian Gothic Novel: The Skeleton is Out of the Closet of Victorian Respectability" (1998)
While no formal advising list or scientific awards are mentioned, her extensive course instruction and presentation record suggest a strong mentorship and educational impact. She has also participated in pedagogical discussions on composition and linked learning courses, reflecting a commitment to innovative teaching practices.
