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Laura Buchholz serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Old Dominion University's College of Arts and Letters, based in room 5038 of the Batten Arts & Letters building in Norfolk, Virginia. She is actively engaged in teaching and research with direct contact via lbuchhol@odu.edu and 757-683-4659.
Education:
- Ph.D. in English, Old Dominion University (2014)
- M.A. in English Literature, Old Dominion University (2009)
Her research centers on Narrative Theory with specialized focus in Victorian Studies, Serialization practices, and Contemporary TV analysis. Buchholz investigates cognitive dimensions of narrative comprehension, particularly examining how multimodal elements like illustrations and digital communities shape storyworld engagement. Her work bridges historical literary forms with modern media, emphasizing spatial construction in serial narratives and postcolonial applications of unnatural narrative frameworks.
Publications from 2009-2018 reveal consistent scholarly output in narrative studies, progressing from metaphor/voice analysis in literary texts to multimodal Victorian serialization and postcolonial literature, culminating in contemporary studies of television fandom and wiki communities. This trajectory demonstrates rigorous application of narrative theory across evolving media landscapes with increasing focus on audience participation.
Scientific Awards:
- 2015 Nominee: CGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award in Humanities and Fine Arts
No advising relationships or grant funding details appear in the source material, with all documented activity centered on independent scholarly publication. Her presence is confined to departmental affiliation without mention of collaborative research units or experimental facilities.
