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Jill Rudy is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University, affiliated with the College of Humanities. She teaches a range of courses in folklore, literary criticism, and writing, and is actively engaged in research, editorial work, and digital humanities projects.
- PhD from Indiana University, 1997
Her research interests center on folklore, with a focus on fairy tale studies, media adaptations, personal and family narratives, foodways, and digital humanities. She explores folk narratives across media, especially television, and investigates the interplay between traditional storytelling and modern cultural forms. Her work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement through digital archives and undergraduate research initiatives.
The publications and projects associated with Jill Rudy reflect a strong trend in folklore scholarship, particularly in the adaptation of traditional tales into contemporary media. Her work spans digital humanities, cultural studies, and pedagogy, emphasizing intermediality, indigenous narratives, and the evolution of folk traditions in North America. The integration of technology and storytelling is evident in her leadership of the Fairy Tales and Television digital project.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards mentioned.
Jill Rudy has advised students through a Mentored Environment Grant focused on fairy tales and television, fostering undergraduate research in digital humanities. She has served in significant academic roles, including director of the William A. Wilson Folklore Archives, book review editor for the Journal of American Folklore, and current editor of The Folklore Historian. While no external grants are detailed, her leadership in editorial and archival work indicates sustained scholarly contribution and mentorship. She has also contributed to curriculum development and institutional service on the Faculty Advisory Council and Institutional Review Board.
Jill Rudy leads the digital humanities project Fairy Tales and Television (fttv.byu.edu), a searchable database that supports research on media adaptations of folklore. This project serves as a collaborative, mentored environment for students and scholars, integrating archival resources with contemporary media analysis. Her work with the William A. Wilson Folklore Archives further underscores her commitment to preserving and disseminating folk traditions through digital and academic platforms.
