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Liz Corsun is a Professor of English and Creative Writing at Transylvania University, specializing in Victorian literature, popular theater, and narrative theory. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa and a B.A. from UC Santa Cruz. Her research examines intersections between Victorian cultural practices and modern narratives, emphasizing gender dynamics and literary form.
Teaching extensively in literature and May term programs, Corsun has pioneered courses like 'Vampires in Literature and Film' and collaborative travel courses in London. She emphasizes critical engagement with historical texts to inform contemporary societal challenges.
Her scholarship focuses on Victorian theater’s portrayal of gendered confinement and genre fiction’s narrative techniques. Recent work includes analyses of utopian literature and farce’s social critiques.
- Awards: Bingham Teaching Fellowship (2011-present), W.R. Irwin Teaching Award (2000)
- Key Contributions: 3 peer-reviewed articles; interdisciplinary May term initiatives
Corsun’s teaching philosophy prioritizes connecting historical texts to present-day issues through Socratic dialogue, fostering intellectual rigor and ethical action among students.
