Nicola Minott-Ahl

Nicola Minott-Ahl is an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she also serves as Chair of the Comparative Literature program. She has been a member of the faculty since 2004 and is based in Demarest Hall.

• Position: Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing
• Administrative Role: Chair, Comparative Literature
• Institution: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
• Department: English and Creative Writing
• Joined Faculty: 2004

Dr. Minott-Ahl earned her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from the City College of New York in 2003, an M.A. in the same field in 1994, and a B.A. in English in 1992, all from the same institution.

• Ph.D., Comparative Literature, City College of New York, 2003
• M.A., Comparative Literature, City College of New York, 1994
• B.A., English, City College of New York, 1992

Her scholarly interests center on 19th-century British literature and cultural themes. She specializes in Jane Austen Studies, the development of the historical and Gothic novel, and the interplay between literature and architecture. Her work explores the phenomenon of 19th-century medievalism and its representation in the architectural novel, reflecting a deep engagement with both literary form and historical context. These interests are reflected in her teaching of courses such as Jane Austen in Film and The Gothic Novel.

While no specific publications have been listed in the provided text, her research areas suggest a strong focus on narrative structure, cultural memory, and the intersection of literature with visual and spatial forms. The absence of listed articles prevents a trend analysis at this time.

There are no scientific awards mentioned in the available information.

Dr. Minott-Ahl has extensive teaching experience, having taught at Medgar Evers College, City College of New York, Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Hobart and William Smith Colleges since 2004. She has advised students in English and Creative Writing, though specific advisees are not named. Her leadership as Chair of Comparative Literature indicates a significant role in academic administration and curriculum development. There is no mention of grants in the provided text.

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