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Keely E. McCarthy, Ph.D. is a Professor of English and Writing Program Administrator at Chestnut Hill College, where she coordinates the Writing Program and teaches in the first-year writing and liberal arts curriculum. Located in St. Joseph Hall, Morton Wing, she brings extensive expertise in early American literature and writing pedagogy to her role.
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. in English Literature from University of Maryland (2000)
- M.A. in English Literature from University of Maryland (1995)
- B.A. in English Literature with Honors in Women's Literature from University of Miami (1992)
Research Focus: Dr. McCarthy's scholarly work centers on the complex intersections between Native American and English cultures in colonial America. Her research particularly examines how these cultural encounters are represented in early American literature, with a special emphasis on missionary narratives and conversion accounts from the 17th and 18th centuries. She also maintains expertise in 18th century British literature, particularly in analyzing how British authors engaged with colonial themes and cross-cultural encounters.
Teaching and Writing Pedagogy: As Writing Program Administrator, Dr. McCarthy has developed significant expertise in writing pedagogy, particularly in first-year writing instruction. She teaches foundational courses including College Writing (ENGL 101) and Foundations in the Liberal Arts, alongside specialized literature courses such as Early American Literature (ENGL 264), Early American Topics, and 18th Century British Literature (ENGL 225).
Research Publications Analysis: Dr. McCarthy's publications demonstrate a consistent scholarly trajectory examining colonial-era cultural encounters, with particular focus on the representation of Native American-Christian interactions in early American literature. Her work spans from close textual analysis of Jonathan Edwards' missionary writings to broader examinations of how conversion narratives shaped colonial American identity formation. Her research contributes significantly to understanding how religious and cultural identities were negotiated in colonial contexts.
Contact Information: Dr. McCarthy can be reached at mccarthyk@chc.edu or by phone at 215-753-3627. Her office is located in St. Joseph Hall, Morton Wing, Room SJH 368 at Chestnut Hill College.
