Irene Sywenky

Irene Sywenky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Arts. She specializes in literary and cultural studies, with a focus on genre analysis, critical theory, and popular culture. Her teaching includes courses on science fiction, elements of genre, and critical theory spanning classical to modern periods.

Recent courses taught include C LIT 228 (Literature, Popular Culture, and the Visual Arts), C LIT 242 (Science Fiction), C LIT 347 (Elements of Genre), and MLCS 651 (Critical Theory I). These courses emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to literature, cultural theory, and genre studies.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her academic profile centers on teaching and research in literary genres and cultural analysis.