Monica Hart
دانشیار · Romantic and Victorian British literature
West Texas A&M Universityمعرفی
Monica Hart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of English at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) within the Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts and Humanities. Since joining the faculty in 2006, she has specialized in Romantic and Victorian British literature, with a focus on poetry.
Education:
- B.F.A. in Theatrical Performance, Auburn University (1990)
- M.A. in English, University of Georgia (2000)
- Ph.D. in English, University of Georgia (2005)
Research Interests:
Dr. Hart's scholarly work centers on working-class poetry, feminist theory, the Bible as literature, and Gothic literature. Her research often explores intersections of class, gender, and literature in 18th- and 19th-century Britain.
Publications Overview:
Her publications span critical essays on laboring-class poets like Ann Yearsley and Ellen Johnston, Romantic-era writers such as Charlotte Smith, and American novelist Kate Chopin. She is also a published poet, with creative works appearing in Penumbra Online and Anti-Heroin Chic.
Awards & Recognition:
- WTAMU Distinguished Innovation in Teaching Award (2023)
Service & Leadership:
Dr. Hart served as Director of the Office of Writing Programs at WTAMU from 2013 to 2018. She is also a licensed preacher in the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Texas, integrating her academic and spiritual interests.
Contact:
Office: Classroom Center 319J
Email: mhart@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-2477
