Patricia D. Hopkins

Patricia D. Hopkins serves as Associate Professor in the Department of English at Christopher Newport University and holds the position of Director of African-American Studies.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in English Literature, University of Pennsylvania
• M.A. in English Literature, University of Pennsylvania
• B.A. in English Literature and American History, Queens College, City University of New York

Dr. Hopkins specializes in African-American Literature with research focusing on violence against Black women—including sexual exploitation, rape, and lynching—and complex representations of Black motherhood in literary works. Her extensive publications and presentations explore these themes through intersectional gender studies frameworks. Teaching responsibilities encompass core courses including African-American Literature, Black Literature & Film, Black Poetics and Poetry, and African-American Science Fiction, where she examines speculative narratives through critical race theory lenses.

No scientific awards were documented in available materials.

Information regarding graduate student mentorship and research grant funding was not specified in current records.

No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams were referenced in institutional documentation.