معرفی
Essaka Joshua is a Professor of English at the University of Notre Dame, affiliated with the College of Arts and Letters. He specializes in British Romanticism, Victorian Literature, Disability Studies, and Myth and Folklore. His research bridges literary analysis with disability theory, examining representations of disability in historical texts. Joshua holds a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham and has held roles as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and Director of the College Seminar. He has published extensively, including monographs like Physical Disability in British Romantic Literature and Pygmalion and Galatea.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Birmingham, UK, 1995
- M.A., University of Oxford, UK, 1995
- B.A., University of Oxford, UK, 1991
Research Interests:
Joshua’s work focuses on disability in literature, particularly its intersections with race, gender, and cultural history. He has pioneered the application of disability studies to Romantic-era texts, examining figures like Mary Shelley, Charles Dickens, and John Clare. His current projects include a monograph on disability in Romantic theatre.
Publications and Awards:
- Recipient of the Tyler Rigg Award (2012) and Lady Ademola Annual Lecture (2022)
- Over 30 articles in journals like European Romantic Review and Disability Studies Quarterly
- Editorial roles with Cambridge Studies in Romanticism and Routledge Historical Resources
Academic Leadership:
In addition to his research, Joshua has led initiatives on disability inclusion, including the Notre Dame Disability Studies Forum. He has advised numerous graduate students and served on academic councils at both Notre Dame and international institutions. His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to literature and disability.
