Gary Totten
استاد · Late 19th- and Early 20th-Century U.S. Literature
University of Nevada, Las Vegasمعرفی
Dr. Gary Totten is a Professor of English at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal MELUS: Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States. His academic work bridges literary analysis with social justice, focusing on mobility, racial literacy, and material culture.
- Ph.D., English, Ball State University
- M.A., English, Brigham Young University
- B.A., Humanities, Brigham Young University
Totten’s research explores intersections of race, travel, and cultural production in U.S. literature. His recent scholarship analyzes pedagogical approaches to multiethnic texts, emphasizing empathy, critical race theory, and the deconstruction of systemic inequalities.
His 15 most recent publications (2024–2025) investigate themes like racial justice in education, affective responses to literature, and digital tools for teaching marginalized narratives. These works span journals such as African American Review and Studies in Travel Writing, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary methodologies.
As Editor-in-Chief of MELUS, Totten shapes discourse on multiethnic literature, while his books, including African American Travel Narratives from Abroad and Memorial Boxes and Guarded Interiors, solidify his influence in literary and cultural studies.
