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Vanessa I. Corredera is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of English at Andrews University. Her research explores the intersection of Shakespeare, race, and contemporary performance, with a focus on critical race theory and cultural appropriation in global contexts. She teaches courses on Shakespeare, race, and adaptation, and contributes to foundational Honors curricula in Western heritage.
- BA, Andrews University
- PhD, Northwestern University
Her work examines representations of race in premodern and modern literature, particularly through Shakespearean adaptations in film, theater, and popular media. She also investigates anti-racist pedagogies, diversity initiatives, and intersectional frameworks in higher education.
Recent publications analyze racial euphemisms in Shakespeare appropriation, decolonial strategies in modern retellings, and the role of Shakespearean performance in challenging systemic domination. Her research spans topics like physiognomy in 16th-century literature, gendered narratives in postcolonial adaptations, and equity-driven course design.
- 2023: Folger Shakespeare Library Virtual Fellowship
- 2021: Daniel S. Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award
- 2020-2021: Andrews University Faculty Teaching Fellow
- 2018: Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
Corredera actively mentors students and serves on university committees, including the Faculty Senate and Institutional Diversity and Inclusion Action Council. She contributes to professional organizations as an editor and trustee, advocating for inclusive scholarship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
