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Emily Banks is an Assistant Professor of English and Creative Writing at Franklin College. She holds an MFA and PhD, and her teaching focuses on fostering curiosity, empathy, and nuanced analysis through literature. Her office is located in the Johnson Center for Fine Arts. Dr. Banks emphasizes the importance of careful study in a world dominated by simplistic discourse, encouraging students to engage deeply with ambiguity and complexity in literary works.
- Education: MFA and PhD (specific institutions not detailed in text)
Her research interests revolve around the pedagogy of creative writing and the study of American literature, particularly how literature cultivates empathy and critical thinking. She explores themes of ambiguity and the role of literature in resisting reductive societal narratives.
No specific grants, awards, or advising details are provided in the text. She mentions having 'spare time' activities, though specifics are not elaborated.
