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Larry Hartsfield serves as Professor of English at Fort Lewis College, where he has taught since 1984. He holds affiliate faculty status in the Environmental Studies program and contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship through literature and environmental studies.
- Ph.D. in American Civilization, University of Texas at Austin (1982)
- M.A. in English, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (1976)
- B.A. in English, Abilene Christian University (1974)
His research spans American cultural history, ecocritical theory, and media studies with particular focus on 19th-20th century literature. Hartsfield pioneers ecotextual analysis through projects examining biocentrism in American literature and ecological interpretations of Shakespeare. His scholarship bridges traditional literary criticism with contemporary environmental discourse, emphasizing the intersection of cultural history and ecological consciousness in media and popular culture.
Hartsfield's publication pattern reveals dual scholarly trajectories: rigorous academic works on American cultural history and innovative educational resources. His Make It Fun Guide series demonstrates commitment to accessible pedagogy, while his environmental scholarship appears in specialized journals like Environmental History Review. Recent output shows increased focus on ecological readings of canonical texts alongside practical health literature.
- 1996 Fort Lewis College Alice Admire Excellence in Teaching Award
- 1996 Colorado State Board of Agriculture Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award
- Multiple listings in Who's Who Among American Teachers
As a contributing editor for the Association for the Study of Literature and the Environment Online Bibliography and manuscript reviewer for major journals, Hartsfield actively shapes scholarly discourse. His current dual book projects on biocentrism and Shakespearean ecocriticism demonstrate sustained intellectual engagement. Though specific grant details aren't documented, his editorial roles and award-winning teaching suggest significant institutional support for his interdisciplinary work connecting literature, environment, and media studies.
