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Kate Harlin is an Assistant Professor of Post-Colonial Literature at Eureka College, affiliated with the Department of Humanities. Her research centers on contemporary English-language fiction from Africa and the global African diaspora, while her teaching emphasizes unconventional narratives, including horror and gothic fiction. She has presented courses such as 'Ghost Stories' and 'African Literature of War, Peace, and Migration'.
- PhD in English Literature, University of Missouri (2020)
- MA in English Literature, University of Missouri (2015)
- BA in Political Science and English Literature, SUNY Geneseo (2012)
Research Interests focus on African diaspora narratives, Nigerian authors like Amos Tutuola and Chigozie Obioma, and the works of Helen Oyeyemi. Her teaching philosophy celebrates 'confusing, weird, and/or creepy' texts, fostering critical discussions around marginalized genres.
Professional Engagements include memberships in the African Literature Association, Association for the Study of the Arts of the Present, and College Language Association. She maintains an office in Burrus Dickinson 302 and is active in academic communities.
