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Julie Huntington is Chair of the Department of Writing, Literature, and Language at Marymount Manhattan College, where she serves as Associate Professor of English and World Literatures and Professor of Communication and Media Arts. Her academic work bridges literary scholarship, translation, and innovative pedagogy.
Education:
- Ph.D. in French, Vanderbilt University
- B.A., Eastern Michigan University
Her research focuses on 20th- and 21st-century Francophone literature and film from West Africa and the Caribbean, with particular attention to language, identity, voice, and representation. She investigates how rhythm, music, culinary narratives, and multilingual soundscapes shape literary expression and cultural identity beyond Western paradigms. Her scholarship increasingly emphasizes literary translation to broaden access to Francophone voices.
The recent articles reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend, combining literary analysis with trauma studies, ecofeminism, Afrofuturism, and pedagogy. Her work consistently engages with postcolonial theory, sensorial aesthetics, and the politics of representation in global literature.
Professional Contributions:
- Faculty Director, New York City Seminar Program
- Co-Facilitator, Best Practices for Place-Based Learning Institute
She has delivered lectures internationally in Senegal, Martinique, and Ghana, highlighting her global scholarly engagement. While no formal awards are listed, her sustained publication and leadership in curriculum development underscore her impact in the academic community.
Dr. Huntington is actively involved in curricular development, assignment design, and outcomes assessment, particularly through place-based learning models. Her office is located in Nugent Hall, Room 151A, and she can be reached at jhuntington@mmm.edu.
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