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Kevin Casper serves as Professor of English within the School of Humanities at the University of West Georgia's College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. His teaching portfolio spans foundational composition courses to advanced creative writing seminars, with specialized offerings in African-American literary traditions and professional communication.
Education:
- B.A., California State University Northridge (2005)
- M.A., California State University Northridge (2008)
- Ph.D., Louisiana State University (2013)
Dr. Casper's research fuses creative practice with critical theory, prominently featuring American humor studies through analyses of stand-up comedy and literary satire. His work intersects digital rhetoric and posthuman ethics while maintaining deep engagement with African-American literary traditions from Blues to Hip Hop. The pedagogical application of comedic performance in writing instruction forms a distinctive thread throughout his scholarship.
Publication trends from 2014-2021 reveal consistent exploration of performance boundaries—examining digital vocality, simulacra in comedy, and the asignifying power of transgressive humor. His work bridges creative nonfiction with theoretical frameworks from Baudrillard to posthumanism, often using Lenny Bruce and contemporary comedians as critical lenses.
Scientific Awards:
- No scientific awards documented in current profile
Advising and Grants:
While the profile details extensive course instruction across undergraduate and graduate levels, specific information regarding thesis advising, dissertation committees, or external research funding remains unreported. His teaching innovations in humor-based pedagogy suggest potential grant activity not explicitly listed.
Labs and Teams:
No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams are referenced, though his BluesPeople and Hip Hop curriculum implies ongoing engagement with cultural performance communities.
