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Dr. Steven Kapica is an Associate Professor of English at Keuka College, specializing in rhetoric and composition with a focus on intersections between popular culture, media, and feminist theory. He holds a Ph.D. from Northeastern University and M.A./B.A. degrees from Appalachian State University. His research explores cultural performance, legal and sci-fi narratives, and stand-up comedy’s role in social critique. Key works include analyses of Bettie Page’s feminist iconography, legal frameworks in science fiction, and comedic subversion in contemporary culture.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition, Northeastern University
- M.A. in English, Appalachian State University
- B.A. in English, Appalachian State University
Research interests span feminist media studies, law and science fiction, and rhetorical delivery in obscenity debates. Notable projects include a monograph on George Carlin’s comedic catharsis and contributions to Jump Cut analyzing Mary Harron’s The Notorious Bettie Page. His work bridges academic rigor with popular culture, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.
Publications highlight trends in legal sci-fi allegory, stand-up comedy’s therapeutic dimensions, and third-wave feminist reclamation of cultural figures. Ongoing projects explore the rhetorical negotiation of obscenity across media and the cultural impact of satire.
Grants and advising details are not explicitly stated, but his academic leadership includes roles as Director of Writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and teaching at Tufts University’s Experimental College.
