James Curtis

James Curtis, PhD is an Instructor of English at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), part of the College of Arts & Sciences and the English and Languages Department. He joined LSUS in 2021 with a PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi and prior degrees from Middle Tennessee University (MA and BA). His research focuses on Children's Literature, Shakespeare's influence in film, Gothic/horror traditions, and modern British/American literature.

Teaching responsibilities include English Composition II, Introduction to Literary Studies, American Literature, and Modern Poetry courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His work critically examines themes like childhood trauma, orphan archetypes, and cultural anxieties reflected in fantasy and horror genres. Notable publications analyze Stephen King's treatment of childhood, Roald Dahl's moral ambiguities, and cinematic adaptations' socio-political implications.

Curtis's scholarship bridges literary analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing how fictional narratives reflect real-world issues through fantastical frameworks. Though no formal grants or awards are listed, his prolific output since 2009 demonstrates sustained engagement with underrepresented topics in children's and horror literature.