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Dr. Rebecca Umland is a Professor at the Department of English, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Her research focuses on Arthurian Studies, World & 19th Century British Literature, and Film Studies. She has received multiple awards, including the Martin Distinguished Professor of English and the Pratt-Heins Distinguished Research Award.
- Education: Ph.D. in English, University of Iowa
Her research explores the intersections of medieval narratives with modern media, particularly through cinematic adaptations of Arthurian legends and Victorian literature. She has published extensively on topics connecting literary traditions to contemporary cultural forms.
Recent publications analyze Tennyson’s works in film, Dante’s influence in popular culture, and anti-hero tropes in television. Her scholarship spans interdisciplinary methodologies, blending literary analysis with film and cultural studies.
- Scientific Awards:
- Martin Distinguished Professor of English
- Faculty Research Mentor Award
- Outstanding Teaching Award (Mortar Board Society)
- Pratt-Heins Distinguished Research Award
- Honorary Member for Teaching Excellence (Phi Eta Sigma)
She teaches courses in Romantic Literature, Victorian Literature, European Literature in Translation, and Arthurian Legends. Dr. Umland is affiliated with professional organizations such as the Mythopoeic Society and the International Arthurian Society.
