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Novian Whitsitt is a Professor of Africana Studies and English at Luther College. His research focuses on gender analysis in African, Caribbean, and African-American literature, with a particular emphasis on African-American slave narratives and the use of cultural expressions like 'masking' in works such as Harriet Jacobs’s Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. He teaches courses such as African-American Literature, North American Slave Narrative, and Literature of the African Peoples.
Education:
- Ph.D., African Languages and Literature, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2000)
- M.A., African Studies, University of California Los Angeles (1992)
- B.S., International Relations, Stanford University (1988)
Teaching & Engagement:
Whitsitt regularly leads a study abroad course in Ghana, Christianity, Slavery, and Their Depiction in Ghanaian Literature, exploring historical and literary connections between slavery and Christianity. His work bridges literary analysis with historical contexts, emphasizing the rhetorical strategies in slave narratives and their impact on American identity.
Research Interests:
Whitsitt’s scholarship examines gender dynamics in African and diasporic literatures, including postcolonial and feminist critiques. He analyzes how writers challenge traditional norms through themes of resistance, identity, and cultural expression.
