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Sean Witters is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Vermont's College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in American Literature, Critical Theory, Dystopian Fiction, and Addiction Studies. Witters holds a BA from the University of Vermont and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University. His research explores intersections between literature, culture, and power structures, with a focus on addiction narratives and dystopian themes. He has published widely on authors such as Aldous Huxley, Michel Foucault, and Toni Morrison.
Education:
- B.A., University of Vermont
- Ph.D., Brandeis University (2010)
Research Interests:
Witters examines modern and postmodern literature through lenses of critical race theory, addiction studies, and dystopian frameworks. His current book project analyzes the evolution of 'the Addict' across literature, medicine, law, and media. He also explores how dystopian narratives reflect societal anxieties about surveillance, authenticity, and cultural decay.
Awards:
- 2014 Kroepsch-Maurice Award for Excellence in Teaching (UVM's highest teaching honor)
- 1999-2000 Fredrick M. Corse Fellowship (Post-Graduate Literature Studies)
Teaching and Advising:
Witters teaches courses such as Modern American Novel, Addicts & Contemporary Culture, and Critical Race Literary Studies. His advising focuses on guiding students through interdisciplinary approaches to literature and culture.
Labs/Teams:
Engaged in collaborative projects within UVM's English department, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.
