Jason H. Mezey

Jason H. Mezey is a Professor and Chair of the Department of English, Writing, and Journalism at Saint Joseph’s University. His academic background includes a BA from Swarthmore College (1993), MA from The Ohio State University (1995), and PhD from The University of Iowa (2001). His research focuses on postcolonial literature, Anglophone Indian fiction, and psychoanalytic approaches to narrative. He has been recognized with multiple teaching and advising awards, including the 2014 Faculty Merit Advising Award and 2007 Teaching Award.

Research interests span Anglophone Indian fiction, postcolonial theory, contemporary British literature, and the intersection of literature with psychoanalysis. His work often addresses themes of colonialism, state power, and cultural identity through authors like David Mitchell, Arundhati Roy, and Paul Scott. Recent publications analyze trauma in Cloud Atlas and gender dynamics in Bollywood films like Dil Se.

His publications demonstrate engagement with transhistorical narratives, globalization’s literary manifestations, and the psychoanalytic underpinnings of colonial discourse. Grants supported research on British imperial identity and Thatcher-era cultural studies. He actively participates in professional organizations like the MLA and MMLA.

Teaching philosophy emphasizes student-driven discussion and critical writing, blending historical context with theoretical frameworks. Pedagogical focus includes fostering active engagement through varied writing assignments and interdisciplinary approaches.