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Marlo Belschner serves as Professor of English and Writing Center Coordinator at Monmouth College, teaching Shakespeare, early English poetry/drama, and literary theory with specialized expertise in Toni Morrison's works.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University (2001)
- M.A. from Southern Illinois University (1994)
- B.A. from St. Cloud State University, Minnesota (1991)
Professor Belschner's research centers on cultural power dynamics inspired by Michel Foucault's Discipline and Punish, currently exploring revolutionary possibilities of the carnivalesque within exercise culture. A passionate advocate for literary theory, she examines intersections of philosophy, psychology, and economics in interpreting literature. She champions Toni Morrison's Paradise as the author's definitive masterpiece over Beloved, emphasizing narrative connections to lived experience.
As a first-generation college student with Midwestern roots, she actively supports students navigating unexpected academic challenges while promoting international perspectives through her extensive travels across 20+ countries. She argues compellingly that liberal arts education is essential for future careers and sustaining democracy in rapidly changing global landscapes.
Her administrative leadership includes directing the Writing Center (Room 206, Wallace Hall), providing cross-curricular writing support while mentoring students through composition courses (ENGL 110), British literature surveys (ENGL 220), and specialized seminars on Early Modern gender studies and Morrison's oeuvre.
Professor Belschner's pedagogical approach integrates her global experiences—from teaching Early Modern drama (ENGL 400) to coordinating writing resources—to cultivate critical thinkers prepared for evolving professional landscapes beyond narrow career training.
