Sean Flannery

Sean Flannery serves as an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Immaculata University's College of Arts, Languages and Letters. His teaching philosophy emphasizes leveraging modern tools like social media and digital platforms to enhance student engagement, focusing on intellectual growth and problem-solving skills. Flannery teaches diverse courses spanning English, Communication, and Film Studies, including topics on dysfunctional families in literature, graphic novels, media ethics, and science fiction film.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. from Lehigh University
  • M.A. from Villanova University
  • B.A. from Wilkes University

Flannery's research explores intersections of Social Media/Web 2.0, Irish-American literature, and media ethics, with a focus on postcolonial and modernist frameworks. His scholarly work connects contemporary digital communication trends with traditional literary analysis.

Key article trends include socio-linguistic evolution in modern literature and historical reevaluation of Irish-American identity. He has presented on topics like contemporary American drama, Irish bachelor culture, and gender dynamics in Irish literature at conferences across the U.S.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award (2012-2013)
  • Advisor of the Year Award (2010)

Flannery mentors student journalists as faculty advisor for The Immaculatan student newspaper, integrating practical media work with academic instruction.