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Nancy Frelickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• French Renaissance Literature
• Women's Writing
• Gender Studies
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Nancy Frelick is an Associate Professor of French Renaissance Literature and English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia, where she has been teaching since 1990. She holds appointments in both the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies and the English Language and Literatures department within the Faculty of Arts. Dr. Frelick earned her MA from the University of Alberta and her PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research focuses on sixteenth-century French literature, particularly the works of Maurice Scève, Michel de Montaigne, François Rabelais, Louise Labé, Marguerite de Navarre, Marie de Gournay, Hélisenne de Crenne, and Jeanne Flore. Her scholarly work explores discourses of desire in early modern texts through multiple theoretical lenses including post-structuralist psychoanalytic criticism (Lacan), gender studies, literary theory, and cultural studies. She has published extensively on mirror motifs, emblem books, and early modern medicine, particularly melancholy and lovesickness. Her research spans auto/biography, Europe, feminism, post-colonial studies, post-modernism, post-structuralism, sexuality, literary theory, comparative literature, and psychoanalysis. Her recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on gender studies, psychoanalytic criticism, and French Renaissance literature, with numerous articles published between 2015-2024 examining mirror imagery, women writers, and theoretical approaches to early modern texts. Dr. Frelick has authored the book Délie as Other: Toward a Poetics of Desire in Scève's Délie (1994) and co-edited Subject/Object and Beyond: Women in Early Modern France (2024) and The Mirror in Medieval and Early Modern Culture: Specular Reflections (2016). She serves as a guest editor for special journal issues, including recent work on Marguerite de Navarre, and continues to be an active contributor to scholarly conversations about women writers of the early modern period, gender representation, and theoretical approaches to Renaissance literature.

• Educational Sociology
• Youth Geographies
• Care Studies
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John Barker is Senior Lecturer in Education Studies/Early Childhood Studies in the Department of Education at Middlesex University. An established researcher in social sciences, he has generated over £300,000 in grant funding and published extensively on educational sociology, youth mobility, care studies, and parental engagement. His international research portfolio includes collaborations with government agencies and local authorities. Barker's teaching spans Education Studies and Early Childhood programs, covering historical-social perspectives, research methods, youth studies, and professional practice. His research examines care dynamics in educational contexts, urban tutoring economies, and geographies of youth mobility. Recent publications analyze parental activism, institutional misrecognition, and intersectional challenges facing student caregivers. His auto/biographical research methodologies uncover lived experiences of educational inequality, particularly regarding gender, care responsibilities, and spatial constraints. Articles published in leading sociology and education journals demonstrate consistent theoretical engagement with recognition theory, affective labor, and spatial justice.

• Labour History
• Globalization
• Human Rights Activism
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David Goutor is an Assistant Professor and Director at the McMaster University 's School of Labour Studies . His scholarship bridges historical analysis with contemporary policy debates. Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Toronto Master of Arts in Canadian History, University of Toronto Doctor of Philosophy in Canadian History, University of Toronto Dr. Goutor's research focuses on: International Labour and Left-Wing Activism Human Rights and Union Policy Historical Immigration Restriction Contemporary Labour Rights Living Wage Campaigns Basic Income Guarantee His scholarly output reveals expertise in: Historical Foundations of Labour Policy Racial and Class Dynamics Comparative North American Studies Community-Engaged Research Material and Industrial Histories Policy Advocacy

Agnes Lehoczkyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Literary Theory
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Dr. Agnes Lehoczky is a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Sheffield’s School of English. She serves as Programme Convenor for Postgraduate Creative Writing, Convenor of the Undergraduate Creative Writing Pathway, and Director of the Centre for Poetry and Poetics. She holds a PhD in Critical and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia (2011), following a Masters in English and Hungarian Literature from Eötvös Loránd University (Budapest). Her research explores hybrid literary forms, feminist discourse, and experimental writing. She has published extensively in poetry and academic monographs, including Lathe Biosas, or on Dreams & Lies (2023) and Poetry, the Geometry of Living Substance (2011). Awards include the Jane Martin Poetry Prize (2011) and recognition as Hungary’s Representative Poet at Poetry Parnassus (2012). Education: Masters in English and Hungarian Literature, Eötvös Loránd University (1994–2001) Creative Writing MA (Poetry), University of East Anglia (2006) PhD in Critical and Creative Writing, University of East Anglia (2011) Research Interests: Hybrid literary forms, prose poetry, auto-theoretical writing, feminist theory, transcultural discourse, and experimental narrative techniques. Awards & Honors: Jane Martin National Poetry Prize (2011) Representative Poet of Hungary (2012) Bertha Bulcsu-Award (2012) Arthur Welton Award (2010) Teaching & Leadership: Convenes creative writing modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervises PhDs in experimental writing, and runs the Sheffield Poetry Series. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Collaborations: Co-edited major anthologies including Wretched Strangers (2018) and The Sheffield Anthology (2012). Collaborates with institutions like Blackbox Manifold and The Roberts Institute of Art.

Anne Chappellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Auto/Biography
• Education Policy
• Professional Formation
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Anne Chappell is a Reader in Education and Head of Department at Brunel University London since 2021. She has been a member of the Department of Education since 2004, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including Initial Teacher Education. Her academic journey includes a PhD at Brunel and prior roles in secondary education. Research Interests Auto/Biography Education Policy and Practices Armed Forces Families' Children Widening Participation Commuter Student Experiences Her recent research focuses on 'Grown Up' children from military families, commuter students, and sexual violence support frameworks. She co-edited The Palgrave Handbook of Auto/Biography and co-convenes the British Sociological Association's Auto/Biography Study Group. Scientific Awards Senior Fellow of Advance Higher Education She has supervised doctoral students in areas of professional development, assessment practices, and education equity. Her work appears in journals such as European Physical Education Review and Gender and Education , with grants from the European Commission and Global Lives Interdisciplinary Research Centre.

Alisa Lebowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Documentary Studies
• Queer and Feminist Filmmaking
• Political Documentary
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Prof Alisa Lebow is a Professor of Screen Media at the University of Sussex’s School of Media, Arts and Humanities. She holds a doctorate in Cinema Studies from New York University. Her research bridges documentary theory and practice, focusing on intersections between documentary filmmaking and political discourse. Notable projects include Filming Revolution (2018), an interactive digital humanities project exploring Egyptian cinema post-2011 uprisings, which won the 2020 Anne Friedberg Innovative Scholarship Award. Current research examines documentary interventions in Anthropocene logics and climate crisis representation. Lebow has taught modules on cinema and climate, film and revolution, and documentary theory. She has curated programs for institutions like the Barbican Cinema and Istanbul Modern, while her own films include Treyf (1998) and Outlaw (1994). Grants include the 2021 AHRC-funded Dancing for Our Lives project and a Leverhulme Trust grant for Filming Revolution . Her academic publications span edited volumes like A Companion to Contemporary Documentary Film (2015) and pioneering journal articles on topics ranging from transgender representation to post-war documentary praxis. Lebow’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, integrating practice-based research with critical theory to redefine documentary’s boundaries.

Ian Goodeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Film Studies
• Media History
• Cultural Geography
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Dr. Ian Goode is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theatre, Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on contemporary Scottish and British film/TV, historical representations, rural cinema, and non-fiction television. He leads projects exploring rural cinema history in Scotland and the cultural impact of film exhibition in non-theatrical spaces. Key research interests include auto/biographical representations, documentary practices, and the intersection of cinema with regional identity. His recent work examines early cinematic portrayals of Mary, Queen of Scots, and post-war rural film exhibition in the Highlands and Islands. Publications span over 15 years, addressing topics like UNESCO's rural cinema initiatives, WWII film narratives in Northern Scotland, and the transition from mobile cinema to television. Supervised students include Amanda McGlynn (secret filming in documentaries) and Ningning Song (VR storytelling in documentaries). His work bridges historical analysis with cultural geography, emphasizing how film shapes regional and national identities. Ongoing projects include mapping rural cinema's historical geography and analyzing non-theatrical exhibition practices.

Fiona Blaikieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Art Education
• Qualitative Research
• Social Theory on the Body
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Dr. Fiona Blaikie is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Brock University's Faculty of Education, with prior roles as Dean of Education and Director of the Joint PhD in Educational Studies. Her research focuses on visual arts education, posthumanism, and feminist ontologies. She co-chairs the Arts Education Research Institute (AERI) and is Associate Director of the Posthumanism Research Institute at Brock. Her academic journey includes leadership roles at Lakehead University and international collaborations. Blaikie has authored/co-edited works such as Visual and Cultural Identity Constructs of Global Youth and Young Adults (2021). She actively contributes to professional organizations like the National Art Education Association and InSEA. Her recent scholarship emphasizes embodied knowledge, intersectionality, and global curricula comparisons. Key awards include the USSEA/InSEA Ziegfeld Award. Blaikie teaches advanced courses on art education research methodologies, curriculum inquiry, and pedagogical praxis. Her work bridges theory and practice through qualitative and arts-informed methods.

Daniel Fliegeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Early Modern French and Italian Literature
• Spiritual Literature
• Petrarchism
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Prof. Daniel Fliege holds the Junior Professorship for French and Italian Literature at the University of Hamburg, Faculty of Humanities. His academic career includes studies in Romance Studies at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (2011–2014), an Erasmus semester at Università degli Studi La Sapienza Rom (2013–2014), and advanced research at the École Normale Supérieure (ENS Ulm) and Université la Sorbonne Paris IV (2014–2016). He completed his PhD in Cotutelle between Sorbonne Université and the University of Hamburg (2016–2019) and served as a research fellow at Humboldt University Berlin (2019–2023) before accepting his current position. His research focuses on French and Italian literature from the 16th–17th centuries, particularly sacred poetry by figures like Marguerite de Navarre, Vittoria Colonna, and Michelangelo Buonarroti. He examines intersections between religious discourses and literary traditions, studying Petrarchism’s spiritual dimensions and post-Tridentine hagiography. In contemporary Francophone literature, he explores AIDS literature (e.g., Hervé Guibert), autofiction, (auto)pornography, and queer theory applied to body and sexuality representations. He co-organizes the 2024 conference 'Anatomy de l'âme' and studies intermedial relationships between photography, handwriting, and bodily traces in modern art. His work also addresses intersectionality, especially gender and queer studies in early modern contexts. Fliege has secured significant grants, including funding from the Geschwister Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation (2021) and French research institutions (2019). He is affiliated with the Romanist Association, Italianist Association, and La Société Marguerite de Navarre. His advising and grants narrative reflects sustained engagement with critical editions, conferences, and interdisciplinary projects like the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts'. He collaborates on lab initiatives such as the Mobile Lab and Data Linking Lab within the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC), contributing to digital preservation and intercultural research in written heritage.

Kathryne Fordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Biofiction
• Life-writing
• Literary Studies
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Dr Kathryne Ford is a Lecturer in Curtin University's School of Education and serves as Director of Learning and Teaching (non-Initial Teacher Education). Previously, she worked as a researcher at the Australian National University where she completed her PhD. Her academic journey includes a BA and MA from the University of Memphis and a PhD from the Australian National University. Her research spans biofiction, life-writing, literary studies, gender studies, cultural memory, narratology, creative writing, student wellbeing and engagement, art, and literacy. She investigates biofictional literacy, narrative agency, and student wellbeing, contributing to interdisciplinary dialogues on memory, identity, and pedagogy through publications in journals like a/b: Auto/Biography Studies and Life Writing . Dr Ford's recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in neo-Victorian studies with focus on Charles Dickens, biofictional representation, and cultural memory, while simultaneously expanding into educational sociology through studies on Ukrainian migrant teachers' professional transitions in Australia. Her work consistently bridges literary analysis with contemporary social issues including gender, wellbeing, and intercultural communication. Her scientific recognition includes: Team Award, 2025 Curtin University School of Education Innovation & Excellence Grant Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA) Visiting Fellow, The Australian National University The Dickens Fellowship Team Award, 2013 Customer Service Benchmarking Australia “Best University” As an active HDR supervisor, Dr Ford leads diverse projects including feminist discourse in Chinese contexts, Ukrainian migrant teacher experiences, neurodivergent preservice teacher education, and narrative textiles. She directs the funded project 'Strive to Thrive: Enhancing Engagement and Wellbeing through a Positive Education Program' and serves on examination committees for multiple MPhil/PhD candidates. Her scholarly engagement extends through memberships in the Australasian Victorian Studies Association, Western Australian Institute for Educational Research, and The Dickens Fellowship.

Vanessa Plumlyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• German Studies
• Race and Ethnicity Studies
• Queer and Feminist Theory
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Vanessa Plumly is an Assistant Professor of German at Wittenberg University, located in Hollenbeck Hall. Her professional roles include teaching, research, and academic leadership. She holds a Ph.D. in German Studies from the University of Cincinnati, preceded by an M.A. from the University of Kentucky and a B.A. from Bethany College. Plumly has taught at several institutions including SUNY New Paltz and Lawrence University, where she was an Andrew W. Mellon Fellow. Her research focuses on marginalized communities in German-speaking contexts, particularly intersections of race, gender, and media studies. Education: B.A. in German and History, Bethany College M.A. in German Studies, University of Kentucky Ph.D. in German Studies, University of Cincinnati Plumly's research explores Black German studies, queer and feminist theory, and film/media analysis. Notable projects include co-editing Rethinking Black German Studies and Innovations in Black European Studies . Her work challenges traditional narratives of German identity by centering diasporic and racialized experiences. She serves on multiple editorial boards including Humanities First and the Black German Heritage & Research Association. Awards: AATG German Embassy Teacher of Excellence Award Additional Roles: Co-chair, Black Diaspora Studies Network (German Studies Association) Review editor, H-Net Black Europe Editor, Peter Lang's Imagining Black Europe Series Her recent publications critically examine topics like Heimat reconceptualization, racialized kinship, and post-Wall German identity through interdisciplinary lenses. Plumly's work bridges academic rigor with community engagement, fostering dialogue on decolonization and representation in cultural landscapes.

Aimée Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Media
• Social Media
• Life Writing
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Aimée Morrison serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Waterloo, where she has established herself as a leading scholar in digital media studies. Her academic profile highlights expertise in visual culture, critical social media analysis, and the intersection of selfies with auto/biographical practices, making her a sought-after commentator on viral media phenomena and computing/internet history. Dr. Morrison's research critically examines how ordinary social media users engage in life writing to advance social justice initiatives, construct personal and collective identities, and build supportive communities. Her work bridges digital humanities with contemporary cultural studies, revealing how everyday online practices serve identity formation and community-building goals through platforms like Twitter and visual sharing. Scientific Recognition: Fellow 2019 As an active public intellectual, Morrison contributes to the feminist academic blog collective Hook & Eye (www.hookandeye.ca) and maintains professional discourse via Twitter (@digiwonk), regularly engaging media outlets on social media trends and digital culture evolution. Her teaching portfolio spans visual culture, academic writing, and critical analysis of social media ecosystems.

• Historical and contemporary proper names
• Anthropological linguistics
• Values and valuation in language and culture
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Dr hab. Iza Matusiak-Kempa is a Professor at the Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. She specializes in onomastics, anthropological linguistics, and axiolinguistics, with particular focus on Polish proper names and cultural values embedded in language. Education: The specific educational background is not detailed in the provided materials, though her academic title "Dr hab." (habilitated doctor) indicates advanced academic qualifications in linguistics. Research Interests: Her research encompasses three main areas: Historical and contemporary proper names - examining names as cultural texts and sources of community auto-narration Anthropological linguistics - studying language as a reflection of cultural values and social norms Values and valuation in language and culture - investigating how moral and aesthetic values are expressed through linguistic structures Research Trends: Her extensive publication record reveals consistent focus on Polish onomastics, particularly surnames derived from appellatives, their cultural significance, and the values they encode. Recent works explore contemporary naming practices alongside historical perspectives, bridging traditional philological approaches with modern cultural linguistics. Scientific Recognition: While specific awards are not mentioned, her academic credentials as "prof. UWM" and her role as doctoral supervisor indicate recognition within her institution. Doctoral Supervision: Professor Matusiak-Kempa actively supervises doctoral students and has indicated availability for supervision, particularly welcoming candidates interested in Polish linguistics, onomastics, and cultural linguistics. Research Infrastructure: The Institute of Linguistics provides full research support with available funding and necessary infrastructure for doctoral projects in linguistics and cultural studies.

Anshu Malhotraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender History
• Cultural Studies
• South Asian History
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Anshu Malhotra is a Professor in the Department of Global Studies and holds the Kunadan Kaur Kapany Chair for Sikh & Punjab Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Previously, she taught at the Department of History, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Delhi. She earned her Ph.D. from SOAS, University of London. Her research focuses on gender histories, cultural studies, autobiography studies, and the histories of South Asia, particularly Punjab and the Sikhs. She has authored influential books including Piro and the Gulabdasis: Gender, Sect and Society in Punjab (2017) and Gender, Caste and Religious Identities: Restructuring Class in Colonial Punjab (2002), and co-edited volumes such as Punjab Reconsidered: History, Culture and Practice (2012) and Text and Tradition in Early Modern North India (2018). Her work explores intersections of gender, caste, religion, and colonialism in Punjab. Currently, she is co-editing a volume on Sikh reformer Bhai Vir Singh and another on Punjab’s global and local histories. Her research interests include gendered performativity, colonial Punjab dynamics, Sikh literary modernity, and diasporic identities. She has published extensively in journals like Modern Asian Studies and Journal of Women’s History . Her scholarship bridges historical analysis with cultural critique, emphasizing marginalized voices and socio-religious transformations. Recent projects highlight intersections between autobiography, gender, and colonial modernity in South Asia. Malhotra’s contributions to Sikh studies and Punjabi historiography have redefined understandings of sectarian movements, cultural narratives, and colonial-era social structures. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates textual analysis with ethnographic insights, offering nuanced perspectives on identity formation in Punjab. While no specific awards are listed, her academic leadership is evident through her endowed chair and editorial roles.

• Literary Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Media Studies
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Elisabeth Lechner is a Lecturer and postdoctoral researcher at the Department of English and American Studies, University of Vienna, where she completed her PhD in 2020. She currently develops a habilitation project on food and 'critical digestion' in Anglophone literature, spanning auto/biographical narratives, lockdown novels, and ecofeminist fiction. Education: PhD, University of Vienna, 2020 Her research operates at the intersection of literary, cultural, and media studies with specialized focus on affect and body studies. Key investigations include representations of 'disgusting' female bodies, body positivity movements, digital feminist activism, and the cultural politics of food within contexts of climate collapse and neo-liberal capitalism. She critically examines how literature and media negotiate bodily autonomy, ecofeminist resistance, and intersections of gender, race, and class. Recent publications reveal a cohesive trajectory toward interdisciplinary feminist scholarship that bridges literary analysis with urgent socio-political concerns. Her work increasingly connects body politics to environmental justice through ecofeminist frameworks, while exploring digital spaces as sites of both oppression (body shaming, lookism) and liberation (fat activism, care networks). A distinctive emphasis on joy and connection within feminist discourse emerges alongside critiques of 'cannibal capitalism'. As an ÖAD Science Ambassador since 2025, Lechner conducts workshops on media literacy and body politics in Viennese schools. Her public engagement extends through social media (@femsista) and outreach activities addressing lookism and digital citizenship. Teaching portfolio includes specialized seminars on ecofeminism, food politics, and body image in language education contexts.