جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tanya Heflinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Women's literature
• feminist theory
• queer theory
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Tanya Heflin is a Professor of English at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she teaches in the Department of English within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She serves in the Doctoral Program in Literature and Criticism and previously held administrative roles as Dean's Associate (2016-19) and Assistant Chair of the English Department (2014-16). Education: PhD in English (Literature), University of Southern California, 2009 MA in English (Literature), Arizona State University, 1999 Dual-BAs in Psychology and English, Arizona State University, 1991 Tanya Heflin's research focuses on women's literature, feminist, queer, and gender theories, life-writing and archival research, narrative psychology, photography and visual culture, indigenous literature, fairy tale and fantastic literature, and nineteenth to twenty-first century US literature. Her scholarship demonstrates particular interest in recovering hidden voices, examining the intersections of gender and narrative, and exploring the psychological dimensions of women's writing across various genres and historical periods. She has developed specialized courses examining these themes in American literature, women's literature, and postmodern literature. Her recent scholarly output shows consistent engagement with women's manuscript cultures, feminist pedagogy using fairy tales, social reform literature like Nellie Bly's work, banned books, and World War II nursing diaries. Her research often bridges historical analysis with contemporary theoretical frameworks, particularly in recovering marginalized voices and examining how women have used various literary forms for self-expression and social commentary. Teaching: Heflin teaches a wide range of courses including seminars in American Literature covering topics like New Historicism, the autobiographical impulse, activism in the Americas, and hidden voices in literature. She also teaches courses on Women's Literature focusing on feminist speculative futures, the political unconscious, and fairy tales, as well as Postmodern Literature examining short fiction, multimedia, and metafiction. Professional Service: Dean's Associate, College of Humanities and Social Sciences (2016-2019) Assistant Chair, Department of English (2014-2016)

Vasile Stanescuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Critical animal studies
• Environmental rhetoric
• Food studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vasile Stanescu serves as Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication Studies at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He additionally holds a faculty appointment in Women and Gender Studies. His academic leadership extends to directing Mercer's nationally recognized speech and debate program. Dr. Stanescu earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and completed both his M.A. and B.A. at the University of Texas at Dallas. His scholarly trajectory has been dedicated to critical examinations of animal-human relations within contemporary society. Stanescu's research centers on critical animal studies, with particular focus on the rhetoric surrounding meat consumption, animal agriculture, and climate change. He critically examines concepts like 'humane meat,' locavorism, and dietary racism, challenging mainstream narratives about sustainable food systems. His work consistently explores intersections between animal rights, social justice movements, and environmental concerns, arguing that consumerist approaches to animal liberation are fundamentally inadequate. Analysis of Stanescu's publication history reveals a consistent trajectory examining how rhetoric shapes public understanding of animal agriculture. His work increasingly addresses intersections between animal rights and other social justice movements, with recent publications exploring connections between prison abolition and animal liberation, dietary racism and white supremacy, and the limitations of consumer-based approaches to social change. Culture & Animals Foundation recognition Minding Animals International recognition The Institute for Critical Animal Studies recognition The Andrew Mellon Foundation recognition Institutul Cultural Român (Institute for Romanian Culture) recognition As co-founder of the North American Association for Critical Animal Studies (NAACAS) and co-senior editor of the Critical Animal Studies book series published by Rodopi/Brill, Stanescu has helped shape the field of critical animal studies. His work has been translated into German, Slovenian, Romanian, and Japanese, demonstrating international scholarly impact. He serves as faculty advisor for Mercer's speech and debate program, which has received multiple national awards. Stanescu's academic work operates at the intersection of several research communities, connecting critical animal studies with environmental communication, food systems analysis, and social justice movements. His scholarship consistently challenges anthropocentric frameworks while exploring connections between various forms of oppression.

• Experimental cinema
• Aesthetics
• Film theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Thouvenel is a University Professor at Paris Nanterre University, affiliated with the PHILLIA Department and HAR Research Unit. He also serves as an Associate Member of the research unit 'Heritage and Creation in Text and Image - HCTI (EA 4249)'. His academic background includes a Habilitation (2018) from University of Paris 8 focusing on cinema at the intersection of knowledge and sensitivity, and a doctorate (2006) from University of Rennes 2 analyzing water imagery in 1920s French cinema. Thouvenel's research explores: Experimental cinema's aesthetic frameworks Materiality and epistemology of audiovisual techniques Representations of natural elements (especially water) Western genre studies Interconnections between film theory and artistic practice His scholarship redefines boundaries between technology, perception, and cultural representation. Thouvenel's publications (2014-2022) demonstrate sustained focus on avant-garde filmmakers, materialist approaches, and cinematic ontology. Recent works examine: Found footage reinterpretations of Hitchcock Jonas Mekas' diary films and impermanence Hollis Frampton's ecosystemic approaches Experimental montage strategies This output bridges historical film theory with contemporary media philosophy. He teaches across undergraduate and graduate film studies curricula, emphasizing research-creation methodologies and experimental practices. Current courses investigate cinematic form, audiovisual materiality, and interdisciplinary approaches to moving images.

• Glottology
• General Linguistics
• Textual Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alberto Manco is a Full Professor of Glottology and General Linguistics (SSD L-LIN/01) at the University of Naples L'Orientale, Department of Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies. He coordinates the doctoral program in Literary, Linguistic and Comparative Studies since November 2023 and has served as Director of the linguistic section of AIΩN Annals since 2014. His academic career spans multiple decades with significant contributions across linguistic theory, historical linguistics, and comics linguistics. Professor Manco earned his PhD in Theory of Languages and Language through a co-tutelle program with the University of Chambéry, France. His educational background has informed his interdisciplinary approach to linguistic research, bridging historical, theoretical, and applied perspectives across multiple linguistic traditions. His primary research interests include Glottology, General Linguistics, Textual Linguistics, Historical Linguistics, and the Linguistic Analysis of Comics. He has made significant contributions to gender linguistics, toponymy, ethnonyms, and translation studies. Professor Manco's work consistently explores the intersection between linguistic theory and cultural phenomena, particularly through analysis of comics and popular culture. His research demonstrates a strong focus on how language functions in historical contexts and contemporary media, with special attention to psychomechanics of language and pertextuality. His extensive publication record shows consistent scholarly output with emphasis on theoretical linguistics, particularly regarding Guillaume's linguistic theory, historical etymology, and linguistic phenomena in comics. Professor Manco has also made notable contributions to gender linguistics and political discourse analysis in social media, demonstrating his ability to connect traditional linguistic scholarship with contemporary communication forms. FFABR 2017 research grant from MIUR Bourse Roch Valin from Université Laval du Québec President of the Center for Italian Language and Culture in Tbilisi, Georgia As an educator, Professor Manco teaches General Linguistics for the undergraduate program in Linguistic and Cultural Mediation and Textual Linguistics for multiple Master's programs. He has supervised numerous doctoral students through his role on the doctoral committee. His research has been supported by multiple grants, including serving as Principal Investigator for the PRIN 2020 project "Atlante linguistico multimediale dell'Italia intramediana antica." Professor Manco actively participates in international academic collaborations, including Erasmus exchanges with universities in Romania and France, and has organized numerous international conferences. His work bridges multiple linguistic traditions and fosters cross-cultural academic dialogue, reflecting his commitment to expanding linguistic scholarship beyond national boundaries.

Becky Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Illustration
• Drawing
• Book art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Becky Palmer is an Associate Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, specifically within the Cambridge School of Art. She specializes in illustration, drawing, and book art, with a particular focus on the intersection between comics and picturebooks. Her academic background includes: BA in History of Art and English Literature from the University of York (2005) MA in Children's Book Illustration from Anglia Ruskin University (2012) PhD (practice-based) from Anglia Ruskin University (2016) Becky's research explores the relationship between comics and picturebooks, investigating how narrative conventions from one medium can be effectively applied to the other. Her work employs reflective, experimental practice as a research method, examining multimodal narrative construction through the combination of these two visual storytelling forms. She has particular interest in the reading moment as a focus for developing hybrid narratives. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on visual storytelling across multiple platforms, with increasing sophistication in analyzing the intersection of comics and picturebooks. Her work spans practical applications in children's literature and theoretical explorations of narrative structure, showing how rhythm, pacing, and visual language function across these related media. Her notable achievements include: Joint winner of the inaugural Sebastian Walker award (2012) Arts and Humanities Research Council studentship for doctoral research (2012-2015) Member of the nominating panel for UK entries to the Bratislava Illustration Biennale (2017) Becky serves as module leader for The Sequential Image on the MA Children's Book Illustration program and teaches narrative illustration as an associate lecturer at the University of Worcester. Her AHRC-funded doctoral research utilized reflective practice as both method and tool for studying the relationship between comics and picturebooks. She is an active member of the Brolly Lolly illustrators' collective and regularly exhibits her self-published projects. Her work spans commercial publishing with major houses like Walker Books and NoBrow, as well as independent artistic production.

Jonathan Allen Lethemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literature
• Creative Writing
• American Fiction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Allen Lethem (born February 19, 1964) is an acclaimed American novelist, essayist, and short story writer who has served as the Roy E. Disney Professor of Creative Writing at Pomona College since 2011, a position previously held by David Foster Wallace. A Brooklyn native with deep connections to New York City's cultural landscape, Lethem is celebrated for his genre-blending narratives that combine literary fiction with elements of science fiction, detective stories, and cultural criticism. Lethem's research and creative interests span multiple literary domains with particular focus on: Urban narratives, especially New York City settings Genre hybridization and boundary-crossing Autobiographical elements in fiction Music and popular culture influences Explorations of identity, memory, and cultural legacy His most recent publications include Brooklyn Crime Novel (2023), The Arrest (2020), and The Feral Detective (2018), continuing his lifelong exploration of American landscapes and social dynamics through innovative narrative forms. Lethem's work consistently demonstrates his commitment to linguistic playfulness and structural experimentation while addressing significant cultural and historical themes. Lethem's academic honors include: National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction (1999) MacArthur Fellowship (2005) Guggenheim Fellowship in fiction (2025) World Fantasy Award As a mentor and educator, Lethem brings his extensive professional writing experience to Pomona College, where he guides students through the complexities of contemporary literary production. His own journey from bookstore clerk to MacArthur Fellow provides valuable perspective on the writing profession. Lethem's approach emphasizes the importance of craft, the value of genre exploration, and the writer's relationship to cultural and historical contexts.

Jo Deryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Animation
• Visual Storytelling
• Film Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jo Dery is a Professor of Film Studies at Keene State College, specializing in experimental animation and visual storytelling. Her affiliations include residencies at MacDowell and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and she participated in an animation workshop at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, Poland. Her research integrates film, digital media, drawing, and memoir, with focus areas including: Autobiographical narratives and personal essays Hybrid art forms (film, installation, performance) Nature as a thematic setting Handmade aesthetics in digital contexts Dery’s creative output spans 20+ projects, with recent works exploring family dynamics, solitude, and environmental themes through experimental techniques. Her films and installations have been exhibited globally. Awards and Grants: Helen Hill Award (2012) Whiting Fellowship (2016) LEF Foundation, Vermont Arts Council, and Rhode Island State Council on the Arts grants Three Honorable Mentions in Best American Comics She advises students through independent studies and teaches courses in animation, video production, and career development. Dery holds a BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA from Goddard College.

Kate Dobsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rhetorical theory
• Rhetoric and pop culture
• Legal rhetoric
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kate Dobson is an Associate Professor of English at McDaniel College specializing in English Education, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland (2002). Her teaching spans creative writing, rhetoric, and graphic narrative studies with a focus on student-centered pedagogy that challenges learners to achieve their full potential through meaningful intellectual risks. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in English, University of Maryland (2002) M.A. in English, University of Maryland (1996) B.S. in Mathematics and English, Vanderbilt University (1989) Dobson's research integrates Rhetorical theory with contemporary cultural forms, examining rhetoric in pop culture, legal systems, and political discourse alongside Creative writing practices in nonfiction and memoir. Her work extends to Autobiography studies , Graphic novels , and Narrative structures, revealing how diverse mediums shape human expression and social understanding through innovative interdisciplinary frameworks. Scholarly output demonstrates remarkable range from foundational work on comics rhetoric (2009) to educational assessment (2011) and creative pedagogy (2016), with unexpected forays into food and drug law documentation revealing her capacity to bridge humanities with regulatory policy. This trajectory highlights consistent thematic threads connecting rhetorical analysis to practical applications across cultural, educational, and legal domains. Professional recognition includes: Multicultural Student Association Advisor of the Year (2017) Phenomenal Woman Award University of Maryland Carl Bode Prize for Best Dissertation in American Literature (2002) Dobson maintains deep institutional engagement through advising campus organizations: Contrast Literary Magazine Gender & Sexuality Alliance Pre-Law club Student testimonials consistently praise her 'tough but fair' approach that equips learners with lifelong skills beyond classroom requirements, reflecting her philosophy that meaningful challenge within supportive environments unlocks students' latent potential.

Hans-Joachim Neyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Art History
• Caricature
• Comic Art
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hans-Joachim Neyer serves as an Honorary Professor affiliated with the Institute of Art History and Wilhelm Busch Museum (Wilhelm Busch – Deutsches Museum für Karikatur und Zeichenkunst) in Hanover, Germany. His role bridges academic art historical research with the museum's specialized collections in caricature and comic art. His research focuses on Art History with specialized expertise in Caricature and Comic Art, reflecting the Wilhelm Busch Museum's status as Germany's national institution for satirical visual arts. This includes historical analysis of European comic traditions, visual satire, and the cultural evolution of sequential art forms within museum contexts. The museum maintains institutional presence across Instagram, Facebook, X, and YouTube under the 'HBK' designation, facilitating public engagement with its collections through digital platforms.

• social and media history of literatures in English
• reading cultures and reading communities
• time and temporality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nicola Glaubitz serves as Full Professor of English Literature at the English Department of Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel (CAU Kiel), Germany. Her academic career includes significant research positions at Goethe University Frankfurt, Technical University Darmstadt, and Siegen University, with a habilitation completed in 2014 at Goethe University Frankfurt. 2018: Full professor for English Literature, CAU Kiel 2018: Research associate at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities, Essen 2016-2018: Research associate at Goethe University Frankfurt 2014: Habilitation (English Studies), Goethe University Frankfurt 2003: Ph.D. in English Literature, Siegen University 1997: MA in English Literature, philosophy, and art history, Siegen University Professor Glaubitz's research spans several interconnected domains centered on temporal and media theories in literary contexts. Her primary interests include the social and media history of English literature from the 16th to 21st centuries, reading cultures and communities, time and temporality in literature, critical digital humanities, literature and visuality, early modern drama, and media aesthetics across various forms including film, animated film, television series, and comics. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in long-form literature and the temporal structures that shape reading experiences. Analyzing her recent publications reveals a strong focus on temporal theory as applied to literary studies, particularly examining how time functions in long novels and reading communities. Her work bridges historical literary analysis with contemporary media studies, showing special interest in how digital humanities can enhance traditional literary scholarship. The publications demonstrate consistent engagement with both theoretical frameworks and specific literary works across historical periods, with particular attention to how media forms shape literary expression and reception. Professor Glaubitz actively participates in academic discourse through numerous conference presentations and invited talks, with scheduled appearances extending to 2025 including 'The advice to trust is so good': How readers build trust in long complex novels' at University College Dublin. Her research is supported by significant funding, most notably through the DFG-Schwerpunktprogramm 1688 'Ästhetische Eigenzeiten. Zeit und Darstellung in der polychronen Moderne' where she served as a research assistant from 2016-2018 on the project 'Individual temporalities and reading communities: Structures of temporality and anglophone long novels from the 1970s to the present.' Professor Glaubitz maintains active involvement in several research communities, particularly those examining the relationship between reading practices, temporal structures, and literary form. Her work connects academic scholarship with broader cultural discussions about how we engage with complex literary texts in contemporary media environments.