جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Narratology
• Postcolonial Studies
• 18th-Century Aesthetics
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Prof. Monika Fludernik is a Professor of English Literature at the University of Freiburg since 1994, affiliated with the School of Language & Literature at FRIAS. Her academic journey includes a Dr.phil. from the University of Graz (1982), Habilitation at the University of Vienna (1992), and former roles as assistant professor (1984–1992). She is a leading figure in narratology, postcolonial studies, and medieval/Renaissance literature. Current research focuses on prison narratives and narrative structures in English literature (1250–1750). Her awards include the Perkins Prize (1996) and the Landesforschungspreis (2001). She is a corresponding member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (since 2000) and Academia Europaea (since 2008). Her FRIAS project explores metaphor’s role in ideology and knowledge production, analyzing prison imagery as a case study. Research interests span metaphor theory, carceral imaginary, and cognitive approaches to literature. Publications include Towards a 'Natural' Narratology (1996), An Introduction to Narratology (2009), and edited volumes on postcolonialism and diaspora studies. Her articles critically examine narrative techniques, spatiality in confinement, and colonial discourse.

Joël Castonguay-Bélangerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 18th-century French literature
• The Enlightenment
• History of the book and print culture
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Joël Castonguay-Bélanger is an Associate Professor of French at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. He joined UBC in 2009 after a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University, following a joint PhD from Université de Montréal and Université Paris IV-Sorbonne (2007) and an MA from McGill University (2002). His research focuses on 18th-century French literature, the intersection of literary and scientific discourses, the Enlightenment, and Québec literature. He is an associate member of the Centre de Recherche Interuniversitaire en Sociocritique des Textes (CRIST). Castonguay-Bélanger has published extensively in journals such as Études françaises , Papers on French Seventeenth Century Literature , and Eighteenth-Century Fiction , as well as edited volumes. His 2008 monograph Les écarts de l’imagination examines scientific representations in 18th-century novels. He co-edited Voltaire à la radio canadienne (2013) and served as co-editor of Lumen (2017). Current projects include a critical edition of Louis-Guillaume de La Folie’s Le Philosophe sans prétention and a study of Louis-Sébastien Mercier’s anti-Newtonian writings. His teaching focuses on French language and literature, including courses like FREN 101 and FREN 102 at UBC. His work bridges literary analysis with historical context, emphasizing how scientific ideas shaped cultural narratives during the Enlightenment. He received the Peter Wall Institute Early Career Scholar award (2010), reflecting his contributions to interdisciplinary scholarship.

Kathleen L. Komarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Literature
• German Literature
• Feminist Theory
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Kathleen L. Komar is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), part of the UCLA College. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University (1977). Her primary language expertise includes German, reflecting her focus on German literary traditions. Professor Komar’s research spans feminist theory, modernist literature, and post-symbolist poetry, with significant contributions to the study of Rainer Maria Rilke, Hermann Broch, and Robert Musil. She has authored and edited works analyzing mythological reinterpretation, gender dynamics in literature, and the intersection of digital humanities with traditional literary studies. Her academic career includes leadership roles such as serving as ACLA President, where she championed interdisciplinary approaches and the evolution of comparative literature as a discipline. Komar’s scholarship bridges historical analysis and contemporary critical theory, addressing themes like utopianism, postcommunism, and the role of silence in postwar discourses. She has also explored pedagogical innovations in teaching world literature and the application of predictive analytics in educational technology. Notable research areas include: Reinterpretation of classical myths (e.g., Klytemnestra) Modernist aesthetic theory in German literature Electronic poetry and digital textuality Feminist explorations of literary space Comparative studies of European and American literary traditions Her publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary dialogue, spanning edited companions, critical essays, and theoretical interventions in both print and digital formats. Komar’s work frequently emphasizes the transformative potential of literature to interrogate cultural, political, and gendered structures.

• 20th-Century Irish Poetry and Fiction
• Gender Studies in Literature
• Irish Modernism (Beckett)
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Patricia Coughlan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. Her academic career spans over four decades, beginning with a Junior Lectureship at NUI Maynooth (1973–1977) before joining UCC in 1977. She holds a BA in English and Latin from the National University of Ireland (1968), an MA in English (1969), and a PhD from the University of London (1973). Education : Bachelor of Arts in English and Latin, National University of Ireland (1968) Master of Arts in English, National University of Ireland (1969) PhD in English, University of London (1973) Research Interests : Coughlan’s work focuses on gender representation in 20th-century Irish poetry and fiction, Irish modernism (particularly Beckett), colonial discourse in early modern literature, and the intersection of gender with postcolonial identity. She has pioneered feminist approaches to analyzing texts by authors like Elizabeth Bowen, Seamus Heaney, and Máire Mhac an tSaoi. Her current research project, a monograph on “Irish Literature since 1960: Gender, Subjectivity and Social Change,” examines how contemporary Irish writers interrogate the repressive social structures of the Irish state through formal and ideological critiques. Articles Overview : Her publications traverse Irish literary history from the 16th to 21st centuries, blending psychoanalytic theory with socio-historical analysis. Recent work engages with diaspora narratives (Alice McDermott), feminist reinterpretations of canonical texts (Edna O’Brien, Anne Enright), and the poetry of Máire Mhac an tSaoi. Her essays often bridge formal literary analysis with broader cultural debates about Ireland’s postcolonial identity. Awards & Recognition : Government of Ireland Senior Research Fellowship (2002) Travelling Studentship of the National University of Ireland (1970) Advising & Grants : Coughlan has contributed to multiple research initiatives, including the PRTLI-funded Munster Women Writers Conference (2003). She has served on expert panels for the IRCHSS and European Research Index. Her editorial work includes volumes on feminist perspectives in Irish literature and Spenser studies. Labs & Collaborations : She has organized conferences on Spenser, early modern Irish history, and feminist thought. Her radio contributions and invited lectures highlight her engagement with public scholarship, discussing topics from Beckett’s poetry to the legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft.

• Modern British and Irish Literature
• Gothic Literature
• Romantic Literature
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Carmel Jordan is an Associate Professor of English at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences , City University of New York (Baruch College). Her research focuses on Modern British and Irish Literature , with a specialization in Gothic and Romantic Literature , often exploring intersections between Celtic mythology, archaeology, and transnational cultural exchanges. B.A., English and Russian, Lehman College (includes a year at Moscow University) M.A., English Literature, Fordham University Ph.D., English Literature, Fordham University Her research examines: Celtic Symbolism : Analysis of ancient Irish landmarks (e.g., Corcomroe Abbey) as metaphors in literary works. Irish-Russian Connections : Cross-cultural influences in literature, such as Bram Stoker's impact on Alexander Blok. Medieval Interlace : Architectural and mythological motifs in Yeats's ritual plays. Gender and Myth : Reinterpretation of female figures in Irish and Bulgarian poetry. Postcolonial Narratives : Decoding colonial resistance in the works of Yeats and James Joyce. Her publications and conference presentations reveal recurring themes in Comparative Literature , blending Irish, Russian, and Eastern European cultural frameworks. Recent talks at Moscow State University and Trinity College highlight her international academic engagement. Scientific awards include: Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship , Baruch College (1988) NEH Summer Stipend (1997) Best Dissertation Award , Fordham University (1980) Phi Beta Kappa , Lehman College (1977) Jordan received multiple Reassigned Time Awards (2000–2017) and Travel Awards (1995–2009) from Baruch College, supporting her archival research and fieldwork for ongoing projects like a book manuscript on Irish Romanesque Architecture and Yeats's ritual plays.

Robert Morrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 19th-Century British Literature
• Regency Era Studies
• Jane Austen Studies
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Robert Morrison is a Professor of English Literature at Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario) and a British Academy Global Professor at Bath Spa University. He holds the title of Queen’s National Scholar and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (elected 2017). His research focuses on 19th-century British literature, particularly the Regency era, Jane Austen, and Thomas De Quincey. He earned his BA from the University of Lethbridge (1983), MPhil from Oxford (1987), and PhD from Edinburgh (1991). Notable accolades include multiple teaching awards (Frank Knox Award, W.J. Barnes Award) and recognition for his book The Regency Years , which was longlisted for the RBC Taylor Prize and shortlisted for the Historical Writers’ Association Crown Award. He maintains the Thomas De Quincey Homepage, a scholarly resource on his research subject. Education: BA (Lethbridge), MPhil (Oxford), PhD (Edinburgh). Teaching: Three-time recipient of Queen’s Frank Knox Award for Excellence in Teaching. Research: Author of works on Regency Britain, Austen, De Quincey, and Blackwood’s Magazine.

• Medieval Latin
• Medieval religious culture
• Liturgy
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Professor H.G.E. (Els) Rose is a distinguished scholar at Utrecht University, specializing in Late and Medieval Latin within the Department of Languages, Literature and Communication, Faculty of Humanities. She serves as Director of Research for the Medieval Culture program at the Humanities Institute for Cultural Inquiry. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Rose has established herself as a leading authority in medieval studies. Professor of Late and Medieval Latin (2018-present) Senior Lecturer of Medieval Latin (2010-2018) University Lecturer in Medieval Latin (2008-2010) Postdoctoral researcher with NWO VENI and VIDI grants (2003-2012) Professor Rose's research focuses on the intersection of language, religion, and society in the early medieval period. Her work combines philological, literary, and historical approaches to examine how medieval communities used Latin texts to construct identity and social structures. She has made significant contributions to understanding the role of liturgy in preserving and transforming cultural memory, particularly through her studies of apocryphal traditions and saint veneration. Her recent research has centered on citizenship discourses in early medieval Europe (400-1100), examining how ancient and biblical concepts of citizenship evolved in the post-Roman world. This work culminated in her NWO VICI project (2017-2022) and the forthcoming monograph 'Ritual Performance and the Discourse of Citizenship in Medieval Latin Liturgy'. Professor Rose has also led significant public engagement projects, including the 'Miracle of Saint Martin' festival in Utrecht (2022), celebrating the city's 900th anniversary. Major Scientific Recognition: Honorary Doctorate from University of Lausanne (2024) NWO VICI award for 'Citizenship Discourses in the Early Middle Ages' (2017) Member of Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton (2015) NWO VIDI award for 'Dynamics of Apocryphal Traditions' (2008) NWO VENI award for 'Apocrypha in the Latin Middle Ages' (2003) Professor Rose has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students and collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe. Her scholarly work bridges academic research with public engagement, making medieval studies accessible to broader audiences through exhibitions, public lectures, and community projects. She continues to be an active researcher and teacher, shaping the next generation of medievalists while advancing our understanding of early medieval Latin culture and its enduring legacy.

• Gothic Literature
• Irish Gothic Authors
• 18th-19th Century Literature
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Dr. Charlie Jorge Fernández is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Balearic Islands, specializing in Spanish Philology and Modern and Classical English Philology. His academic work focuses on Gothic literature, particularly the works of Irish Gothic authors and the concept of the uncanny in literary and cultural contexts. PhD in English Philology (2018), with a thesis on the hero figure in Charles Robert Maturin's Melmoth the Wanderer (1820). Member of the research group Estudios Culturales Británicos y Comparativos (BRICCS). Collaborates with the London Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on uncanny themes. His teaching spans multiple disciplines, including English language instruction for hospitality and tourism programs, as well as literature and research supervision for English and Primary Education degrees.

Audrey Kerrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• African American Literature
• Feminist Literary Theory
• Black Feminism
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Audrey Kerr serves as Professor of English literature at Southern Connecticut State University while concurrently holding the position of University co-Ombuds. Her academic expertise centers on functional intersectionality within Black and feminist literary discourse analysis, with significant contributions to African American literary studies. Her educational background includes: BA in Political Science, Rutgers University MA in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland MA in Religion and the Arts, Yale University PhD in English Language and Literature, University of Maryland Dr. Kerr's research demonstrates exceptional depth in African American literary traditions , particularly examining colorism, Black feminist theory, and postcolonial narratives . Her scholarship bridges literary analysis with social justice imperatives , focusing on 20th-21st century works, the Harlem Renaissance, and film studies. This interdisciplinary approach reveals how literary discourse shapes identity formation within marginalized communities. Her publication trajectory from 2000-2019 shows consistent evolution in examining racial and gender dynamics , moving from foundational studies of colorism to contemporary analyses of cultural phenomena like Oprah Winfrey's influence. Key thematic threads include the intersection of religion and literature and resistance narratives in Black women's writing , with increasing attention to urban communities and educational systems. As co-Ombuds, she leverages her mediation certification from Quinnipiac University's Center for Dispute Resolution and membership in the International Ombuds Association to facilitate conflict resolution. While specific advising details aren't documented, her dual academic-administrative role demonstrates significant institutional leadership beyond traditional faculty responsibilities.

Kinga Blaschkeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Art History
• Graphic Design
• Sociology of Art
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Dr. Kinga Blaschke is a Polish art and design historian, sociologist, and academic at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities , where she serves as the Representative for International Affairs in the Interdisciplinary Faculty in Krakow. She is affiliated with the Department of Design Research and Art Theory and actively contributes to research on art historiography, sociology, and graphic design. Research Interests : History and theory of art and graphic design, propaganda in art during the communist era, myths in art history, and sociology of art and design. Her work explores how social issues manifest in visual arts and critiques ideological narratives in historical scholarship. Teaching : Courses at SWPS University include art history, sociology of art and design, and history of graphic design. Scientific Awards & Scholarships : Rev. Szczęsny Dettloff Award (2012) for outstanding art historical research Ministry of Science and Higher Education Scholarship (2005–2007) Robert Anderson Research Charitable Trust Scholarship (2011) Creative Scholarship from the Minister of Culture and National Heritage (2016) Notable Publications span medieval art, sacred architecture, and political ideologies in art history. Her 2024 works focus on typographic theory and cross-disciplinary historiography.

Greg Forterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Postcolonial literature and theory
• 20th Century US literature
• Utopian studies
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Greg Forter is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina’s McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His work focuses on postcolonial literature, 20th-century US literature, utopian studies, and the intersections of capitalism, temporality, and gender. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1998). His research interrogates how contemporary literature imagines alternatives to capitalist temporal regimes, emphasizing speculative realism’s role in reclaiming temporal otherness. Current projects include analyzing texts that envision postcapitalist futures by hybridizing historical realism with speculative genres like fantasy and science fiction. Forter’s publications span monographs like Critique and Utopia in Postcolonial Historical Fiction (2019) and essays in Diacratics , Cambridge Journal of Postcolonial Literary Inquiry , and American Literary History . Courses taught include Global Contemporary Literature, Postcolonial Historical Fiction, and Modernist Masculinities. His work bridges literary analysis with political critique, addressing themes such as climate fiction, gendered temporality, and the legacies of colonial violence. Recent scholarship explores climate futures in historical narratives and the temporal logics of precarity in global capitalism.

• American Literature
• British Literature
• Modern and Contemporary Literature
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Aurélie Guillain is a Professor at Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University, affiliated with the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS) and the Department of Anglophone World Studies (DEMA). Her work bridges American and British literary traditions with a focus on 20th-century North American authors. Research Interests: Modern and Contemporary American Literature William Faulkner and Philip Roth Studies Racial Passing and Identity Text and Image Modernism and the Obscene Literary Translation Her extensive publication record includes monographs on Faulkner, co-edited volumes on topics like racial passing and modernist obscenity, and numerous articles analyzing major American authors. Her recent articles, spanning from 2013 to 2022, reveal a consistent focus on the works of William Faulkner and Philip Roth, with increasing attention to themes of race, identity, trauma, and intertextuality. She also explores Southern literature, transatlantic narratives, and the poetics of genre and form. Scientific Contributions: Co-edited Erasure and Recollection: Memories of Racial Passing Within and Beyond the United States (2021) Co-edited special issue of Miranda on “Modernism and the Obscene” (2020) Contributor to the prestigious La Pléiade collection with critical notices and translations of Philip Roth and Jack London Co-director of Axis 1 (“Destabilization and Resistance”) at the Centre for Anglophone Studies Education and Career: Former student of the École Normale Supérieure (1989) Doctorate in Literature (1998), University of Strasbourg Habilitation to Supervise Research (2006), University of Saint-Quentin en Yvelines Lecturer, University of Toulouse-Le Mirail (1998-2006) Professor, Toulouse-Jean Jaurès University (2007–present) Translation Work: Translated works of Jack London and Henry James into French for Gallimard’s La Pléiade collection Translated Ronald Dworkin's A Question of Principle and Stephen Jay Gould's A Hedgehog in the Storm

Sandra Casanova-Vizcainoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Gothic Fiction
• Horror Fiction
• Puerto Rican Literature
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Sandra Casanova-Vizcaino is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Binghamton University, affiliated with the Translation Research and Instruction Program (TRIP) and the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program. Her research interrogates the intersection of Gothic fiction and societal crises in the Spanish Caribbean, particularly Puerto Rico. PhD, University of Pennsylvania MA, University of Pennsylvania BA, University of Puerto Rico A leading scholar in contemporary Puerto Rican Gothic literature, Casanova-Vizcaino analyzes how horror and mystery genres expose systemic violence rooted in (neo)colonialism, misogyny, racism, and environmental decay. Her work bridges literary analysis with sociopolitical critique. Recent publications explore transnational Gothic themes, postcolonial trauma in film, and the redefinition of Caribbean cultural identity through monstrous narratives. She co-edited anthologies on Gothic fiction and feminist horror storytelling. IASH Faculty Fellowship (Fall 2015) Her book El gótico transmigrado (2021) redefines Puerto Rican literary canons by examining horror narratives as reflections of humanitarian emergencies. She also co-edited Latin American Gothic in Literature and Culture (2018) and Aquelarre de cuentos (2021).

Jacqueline Belمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dutch Literature
• Literary History
• Postcolonial Literature
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Jacqueline Bel is Full Professor of Modern Dutch Literature (Multatuli Chair) at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She specializes in literature from the fin de siècle period, the first half of the 20th century, the two world wars, and (post)colonial literature. She serves as editor for Over Multatuli (the Multatuli Society's yearbook), Indische Letteren , and the Jaarboek van de Maatschappij der Nederlandse Letterkunde , and is a member of the advisory board for the Flemish-Dutch literary-historical journal Zacht Lawijd . Her research focuses on Dutch literary history with particular attention to Multatuli (Eduard Douwes Dekker), women writers in the Low Countries, and postcolonial perspectives on Dutch literature. She is currently working on a book about the Jewish city novel in the first half of the 20th century and another on Multatuli. Her scholarly fingerprint includes strong engagement with women writers, authorship, 1930s literature, genre studies, and interwar period literature. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Multatuli's legacy, Dutch literary history, and postcolonial reinterpretation of canonical works. She has examined Max Havelaar in contemporary contexts including sensitivity reading and digital reading practices, while maintaining historical perspective on early 20th century Dutch literature. Bel holds leadership positions in several literary organizations: she is vice-chair of the Multatuli Society (with an ancillary activity listed through 2030), chair of the J.I. de Haan Society, and was until September 2022 vice-chair of the Willem Frederik Hermans Institute Foundation. She has served on literary prize juries including the BNG Literature Prize (until June 2022), and the Henriette Roland Holst Prize and Charlotte Köhler Stipendium in 2023. She teaches courses including Creative Writing, Dutch Literature and Society, and specialized courses on Multatuli and the literary field. Her academic activities include organizing conferences such as Multatuli Internationaal (2025) and 'Buffels, tijgers en witte mieren. Multatuli en het dierenrijk' (2024), as well as examining PhD theses on digital reading practices.

• Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Cultural and Literary History
• Translation History
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Vicente Javier López Mate is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Modern Philology, Faculty of Philology, University of Alcalá. His academic work focuses on medieval and renaissance studies, intersemiotic translation, and sustainable development goals in education. Specializes in cultural and literary history of Western Europe (Medieval and Modern Ages) Expertise in translation history and practices Research interests include neomedievalism in modern adaptations of medieval texts, Gothic fiction's exploration of science and ethics, and the integration of sustainability agendas into university curricula. His publications analyze intersemiotic translation in film adaptations of Arthurian legends and pedagogical challenges in SDG implementation. Key article trends reveal a focus on: Medieval textual interpretation Translation theory applications Sustainable education frameworks Neomedievalism in visual media Gothic literature's bioethical themes Arthurian legend adaptations Active in educational innovation with projects related to bilingual teaching and drama-based language learning methodologies.