جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Dutch Grammar
• Grammatical Parsing
• Logical Parsing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bas Hamers, Assistant Professor at the Department of Dutch Language, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, is a Central European Dutch studies scholar with expertise in grammar pedagogy, cultural transmission, and intercultural education. He actively participates in international educational projects like the Comenius Summer Course and contributes to academic journals as editorial secretary. Institute of Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities Focus on Polish-Dutch linguistic contrasts and equivalence Coordinates e-learning initiatives for business Dutch Co-editor for publications on Low Countries culture and education Research Interests span Dutch grammar acquisition, neologism formation in crisis contexts, and cultural studies. His 2019 Beknopte grammatica van het Nederlands voor studenten addresses grammatical parsing challenges for Slavic speakers. Current projects include ONETS regional cooperation frameworks and Erasmusian cultural transmission studies. Publications include 15+ peer-reviewed works on topics like Persiflages van Jiskefet (2021) for classroom teaching, and historical analyses of emblematica (2003). He emphasizes practical applications over theoretical abstraction, particularly in Polish-Dutch syntactic differences. Editorial Contributions as secretary of Annals of the Humanities special issues and co-editor for collections on extramural Dutch studies (2008) and academic legacies (2012). Contact: bas.hamers@kul.pl | ORCID: 0000-0003-2320-7429

• American Literature
• Southern Literature
• Postbellum U.S. South
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kathryn B. McKee is Professor of English, McMullan Professor of Southern Studies, and Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi, within the College of Liberal Arts. She plays a central role in advancing interdisciplinary scholarship on the U.S. South through her leadership and teaching. Education: B.A. in English, Centre College (1987) M.A. in English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1989) Ph.D. in English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1996) Her research focuses on American literature, with a specialization in the postbellum U.S. South, women writers, and the cinematic representation of Southern culture. She integrates literary analysis with cultural studies, exploring how regional identity is constructed through narrative, film, and humor. Her work contributes significantly to the evolving field of Southern Studies, emphasizing its global connections and interdisciplinary reach. Her publications reflect a strong engagement with the cultural and historical dynamics of the American South. They span literary biography, film studies, and transnational frameworks, revealing recurring themes of memory, identity, gender, and regional representation. These works collectively advance a nuanced understanding of Southern culture beyond traditional boundaries. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. As Director of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture, she oversees academic programs, public outreach, and research initiatives in Southern Studies. She mentors graduate students and teaches a wide range of courses, from surveys of American literature to specialized seminars on the cinematic South and Southern literary regionalism. While specific grants are not listed, her editorial and scholarly projects suggest active research funding and institutional support. She leads key academic programs including graduate seminars in Southern Studies and interdisciplinary courses that connect literature with cultural analysis. Her leadership in the Center positions her at the forefront of shaping contemporary Southern intellectual life.

• Linguistic Genology
• Media Linguistics
• Pragmatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Patryk Iwańczyk is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Journalism and Media Linguistics, Institute of Social Communication and Media Sciences, Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS). Holding a PhD in Humanities with a focus on linguistics, his research intersects linguistic genology, media linguistics, pragmatics, and sports journalism, particularly analyzing column writing, genre conventions, and the socio-cultural dimensions of sports media. Academic Affiliation: UMCS, Faculty of Political Science and Journalism, Department of Journalism and Media Linguistics Degree: PhD in Humanities (Linguistics) Research Interests include the linguistic analysis of sports columns, genre hybridization in media texts, pragmatic functions of humor in journalism, and the historical evolution of columnistic forms. His work often examines the interplay between factual reporting and myth creation in sports media. Recent Publications (2014-2024) focus on genre adaptation in sports journalism, intertextual strategies in column writing, and the role of media in crisis contexts. These studies span topics like parenthetical elements in sports columns, humor's discourse function, and the blending of reportage and commentary forms. Advising: No student names listed in available texts. Academic Service: Conducts consultations at UMCS (room 5.58) and via MS Teams, reflecting ongoing active engagement in teaching and research.

João Pedro Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Asian languages and writing systems
• narrative traditions and identity in Asia
• Asian literature and cinema
• +۲ مورد دیگر

João Pedro Oliveira is a Researcher at the Research Centre for Communication and Culture (CECC) at Portuguese Catholic University (UCP), Lisbon, specializing in Asian Studies. He is currently a PhD candidate in Culture Studies at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FCH-UCP), focusing on retellings of the Rāmāyaṇa and their cultural implications. PhD in Culture Studies (FCH-UCP), dissertation: The Retellings of the Rāmāyaṇa and the Idea of India: Culture and Society (2010-2020) M.A. in Linguistics (FLUL), thesis: Tóri di Babel: Humour and Language in the Literature in Macanese Creole B.A. in Language, Literature and Culture (FLUL) B.A. in Cinema (ESTC) His research explores intersections of Asian languages, narrative traditions, literature, cinema, and religious thought. He analyzes postcolonial discourse, identity construction, and nationalism through retellings of Indian epics and Macanese Creole humor. Oliveira’s recent publications focus on neoliberalism in epic narratives, mythological fiction’s role in shaping national identity, and humor as a tool for cultural consolidation. His work spans interdisciplinary domains such as South Asian Studies, postcolonial theory, and sociolinguistics. He has contributed to journals like Journal of Dharma Studies and European Journal of Humour Research , addressing themes like caste dynamics, mythological fiction, and linguistic identity markers. Oliveira actively participates in academic discourse through editorial work and oral presentations, discussing topics such as contemporary Indian geography in retellings and linguistic attitudes in Macanese Creole literature.

Sue Hertzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Narrative Nonfiction
• Journalism
• Travel Writing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sue Hertz is an Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire, where she has combined a long-standing academic career with professional writing since 1985. She has held leadership roles as director of the undergraduate journalism program and director of the MFA in Writing Program, which she helped create. Her teaching extends internationally, including courses at Cambridge University and in London. University: University of New Hampshire Academic Rank: Associate Professor Fields: Narrative Nonfiction, Journalism, Travel Writing, Creative Nonfiction Her research and writing focus on the craft of nonfiction storytelling, blending personal narrative, journalism, and pedagogy. She explores themes such as resilience, aging, travel, social justice, and the evolution of work and family life. Her work appears in major publications including The Washington Post , Boston Globe Magazine , Shondaland , and Yankee . Her publications, including Write Choices: Elements of Nonfiction Storytelling and Caught in the Crossfire: A Year on Abortion’s Front Line , reflect a deep commitment to narrative craft and social inquiry. Her articles span diverse topics—from personal essays on singing and skiing to investigative features on retirement trends and political change—demonstrating a broad thematic range grounded in storytelling excellence. Scientific Awards: None mentioned in the text. Sue Hertz has advised writing students and led academic programs, though specific names of students are not provided. She has no listed grants, but her work as a journalist and author suggests sustained engagement with research and narrative projects. She has taught travel writing and mentored students in the UK, indicating international academic collaboration. While no lab or formal research team is mentioned, her role in developing the MFA program highlights her leadership in academic innovation.

• Contemporary Mexican Literature
• History and Fiction
• Women Authors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marie-José Hanaï is a Professor of Hispanic Studies at the University of Rouen Normandy, affiliated with the Équipe de Recherche Interdisciplinaire sur les Amériques et le Caraïbe (ERIAC). She holds a Doctorate in Hispanic-American Literature (Paris 3, 1995) and a Habilitation to supervise research (Paris 4, 2009). Her research focuses on Mexican literature, particularly contemporary works addressing history, women authors, and representations of violence. She has been Director of ERIAC since June 2023. Her academic credentials include a Master's in Spanish (Paris 4, 1986), an Agrégation in Spanish (1987), and extensive doctoral training. She has authored and co-edited numerous publications, including analyses of Carlos Fuentes, Elena Poniatowska, and Ana García Bergua. Her work explores themes such as border narratives, collective writing, and the interplay between history and fiction. Hanaï has organized and participated in major conferences, including national and international colloquia on Mexican literature and transnational studies. She is co-editor of the *ERIAC Notebooks* collection and serves on editorial committees for journals like *HispanismeS*. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses in Spanish-American literature, and she actively contributes to academic networks like the Institute of the Americas. Recipient of the *Palmes Académiques*, her academic leadership and research on Mexican cultural and literary history have solidified her role as a prominent scholar in Hispanic studies.

Justine Pizzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Victorian Literature and Culture
• Victorian Ecology
• Climate in Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Justine Pizzo is a Lecturer in British Literature (1837–1939) at the University of Southampton. She specializes in Victorian literature, ecology, and climate studies, with affiliations to the Centre for Modern and Contemporary Writing and the Southampton Centre for Nineteenth-Century Research. Her research explores literary atmospheres (fog, rain) and their role in character development in Victorian novels. She is editing a new Norton Critical Edition of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd . Teaching focuses on modules like 'The Novel', 'British Literature in the Nineteenth Century', and 'Ecology in Victorian Literature'. She supervises PhD students in 19th-century literature, including Kerry Parker. Current research includes a monograph on The Character of Climate: Women and Atmosphere in Victorian Fiction . No scientific awards are listed, but her work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to literature and environment. She collaborates on projects analyzing lesser-known women writers and Victorian material culture.

Gary Deatonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Interpersonal communication
• Organizational communication
• Gender and communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary Deaton is a Professor and Program Director of Writing, Rhetoric, and Communication at Transylvania University, where he has served for 24 years. He also leads the university's award-winning forensics (speech/debate) program. His teaching philosophy emphasizes student engagement through interactive methods, using texts like Kurt Vonnegut and Neil Postman, and courses such as Rhetoric and Elections (co-taught with Scott Whiddon). Education: M.A., Miami University (1987) B.S., Miami University (1983) Research Focus: Specializes in interpersonal/organizational communication dynamics, gender studies in communication, and argumentation theory. Explores humor's role in communication through an upcoming course on Communicating Humor , analyzing comedy's cultural impact. Awards: 1994 Kentucky Communication Association Teaching Excellence 1992 NDA & 1993 KFA Forensics Coaching Excellence 2002 KCA Outstanding Service Advising/Grants: Advises Transylvania's debate team; no specific grants mentioned but actively involved in curriculum development. Courses taught include Public Speaking, Gender and Communication, and Cross-Cultural Communication. Labs/Teams: Leads the forensics program, consistently producing competitive debate teams.

Emily Jahnkeمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Social Justice
• Decolonization
• Trauma
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emily Jahnke is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Social Work program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She joined the faculty in August 2022, returning to the institution where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) in 2008. Prior to her faculty role, she worked for 11 years as a certified social worker, specializing in school social work after completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2011. Emily has also held diverse roles at The Salvation Army of Brown County, including positions in the Youth Community Center, Emergency Services, and Transitional Housing Program. Education: BSW from University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (2008), MSW from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2011). Her professional focus centers on social justice, decolonization, and trauma, with post-graduate training in Restorative Practices, Trauma Informed Care/Trauma Sensitive Schools, Zones of Regulation, Mindfulness Practices, Compassion Resilience, and School-based Mental Health. Emily is deeply engaged in grassroots community initiatives and maintains connections with individuals she has worked with throughout her career. Outside of her academic and professional commitments, Emily enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, participating in movie marathons, writing poetry, gardening, and baking with her daughter. She values humor and storytelling as tools for bridging differences within her large extended family.

• Legal Research and Writing
• Law Librarianship
• Information Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patricia Newcombe serves as an Adjunct Professor at Western New England University School of Law, teaching Lawyering Skills, Appellate Advocacy, and Mindfulness in Law Practice. She previously held the position of Associate Dean for Library and Information Resources from 2011 through August 2021, following continuous service at the institution since 1995 in various librarian and administrative roles. Education background: B.A., University of Massachusetts M.A., George Washington University M.S.L.I.S., Pratt Institute J.D., Western New England University School of Law (2001 cum laude graduate) Her research focuses on legal research methodology, law librarianship, and innovative teaching approaches. Recent work explores mindfulness applications in legal practice and diversity initiatives within the legal profession, including community engagement through Mini-Law School programs. She has published extensively on legal citation standards and the evolving role of law libraries in digital environments. Publication trends show increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusion since 2020, with significant contributions to understanding racial equity in legal education and practice. Her scholarly output bridges traditional legal research with contemporary social issues, particularly through collaborations with Beth D. Cohen on mindfulness and civic education topics. Prof. Newcombe maintains active academic engagement through current teaching responsibilities and recent publications. Her professional trajectory reflects deep integration between law librarianship expertise and legal pedagogy, with ongoing contributions to legal education discourse through both scholarly publications and community-based initiatives.

John C. Welchmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern and Contemporary Art History
• Critical Theory
• Cultural Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

John C. Welchman is a Professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego, within the School of Arts and Humanities. He is a leading scholar in modern and contemporary art history and critical theory, with a distinguished international career spanning decades. His research focuses on: Modern and Contemporary Art History Critical and Cultural Theory The intersection of art and film, especially the representation of faces Institutional critique and curatorial practices European and American avant-garde movements Welchman has authored and edited numerous influential books on artists such as Mike Kelley, Joseph Kosuth, and Tony Oursler. His recent and ongoing projects include major exhibition essays for institutions like Tate Modern, MoMA, Stedelijk Museum, and Haus der Kunst. His current book projects include The Celluloid Face and Faces and Powers , exploring the visual and philosophical dimensions of facial representation in cinema and art. The 15 most recent scholarly and curatorial articles reflect a consistent engagement with conceptual art, surrealism, institutional critique, and the philosophical underpinnings of visual culture. His work spans European and American contexts, with a particular focus on postmodern and contemporary practices that challenge traditional boundaries between media, meaning, and display. His notable honors include: James Beard Award for Please to the Table: The Russian Cookbook James Beard Award for Fiesta! Welchman has advised numerous graduate students through UCSD’s MFA and PhD programs in Visual Arts and has been instrumental in shaping art education in Southern California as founder and chair of the Southern California Consortium of Art Schools (SoCCAS). He has held teaching positions at the Open University (UK), UCLA, Monash University, and Harvard University. His editorial work includes the SoCCAS publication series and critical anthologies published by MIT Press and Routledge. He is actively involved in curatorial and editorial projects, contributing to the intellectual life of major art institutions worldwide. His work bridges academic scholarship, public engagement, and artistic practice.

Sequoia Sellingerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Musical Theatre Composition
• Opera
• Dance Music Composition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sequoia Sellinger is a Lecturer in Composition at the Conservatory of Music, Purchase College, State University of New York. Based in New York City, she is an active composer, educator, and collaborative theater artist whose work intersects musical theatre, opera, and dance with feminist and anti-racist perspectives. Educational Background: BMus in Composition, Purchase College, SUNY MFA in Musical Theatre Writing, New York University (NYU Tisch), recipient of the ASCAP Max Dreyfus Award and Schubert Scholarship Additional studies in composition at Nadia Boulanger’s Conservatoire in Paris Sequoia's artistic practice centers on accessible, relatable, and humorous storytelling that reimagines societal structures. Her creative research focuses on musical theatre composition , feminist opera , ecological themes , and anti-racist narrative design . She challenges traditional forms through collaborative, community-driven processes that view art-making as a rehearsal for equitable living. Her recent works, including the micro-opera It’s Noon, Do You Know Where Your House Plants Are? (2024) and musicals like Next Year in Connecticut! and Earth First! , reflect a strong trend in blending satire, environmental consciousness, and identity politics. These pieces have premiered at prestigious venues such as Ars Nova, Joe’s Pub, 54 Below, MacDowell Arts Colony, and American Opera Projects, demonstrating her national recognition and innovative voice in contemporary performance. Scientific and Artistic Recognition: ASCAP Max Dreyfus Award Schubert Scholarship 2024 Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant MacDowell Fellowship Finalist, Syracuse New Works New Voices (2024) Finalist, Northwestern University’s AMTP (2024) Finalist, Newport NewWorks Festival (2024) Sequoia is actively involved in mentoring and artistic development through her participation in the 2025 Prospect Musical Theater Lab Cohort , the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop , and the New Dramatists Composer-Librettist Studio . While no formal list of advisees is provided, her role as a faculty member at Purchase College confirms her engagement in student mentorship and curriculum development. She is also supported by grants such as the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust Grant, which funds emerging composers. She is affiliated with key professional organizations including the Dramatists Guild and Maestra , networks dedicated to supporting women and gender-expansive musical theatre creators. Her work is deeply embedded in collaborative labs and artist residencies, functioning as part of a broader ecosystem of innovation in American musical theatre.

Kathryn Desplanqueمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• 18th Century European Art
• 19th Century European Art
• French Art History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Desplanque is an Assistant Professor of 18th and 19th Century European Art in the Department of Art History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a mixed race, Black and white scholar who specializes in European visual culture, particularly French and English imagery from the 18th and 19th centuries. Her educational background includes a BFA in Printmaking from Concordia University (2008), an MA in Art History from Carleton University (2011), and a PhD from Duke University (2017). Prior to her current position, she held the Carolina Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Faculty Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill and the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship at Carleton University. Dr. Desplanque's research focuses on satirical imagery as a vehicle for criticizing the emergence of a free market for contemporary art across the Industrial Revolution. She employs Digital Humanities methodologies, building and querying relational databases to study hundreds of images, and works extensively with qualitative data analysis software like NVivo. She has served as a Research Advisory Board member to QSR International, NVivo's parent company. Her current projects include Inglorious Artists , examining satirical images targeting the Parisian art world between 1750-1850, and Papermania , charting the growing popularity of scrap sheets and scrapbooking across France, England, and North America. Her publication record reveals a consistent focus on satirical print culture, with particular attention to how caricatures functioned within shifting artistic economies. Her work demonstrates how visual satire critiqued structural transformations in the art world across political revolutions and regime changes, often focusing on the "inglorious artist" as a social type contradicting the exceptional genius narrative. Dr. Desplanque has received significant recognition through prestigious fellowships and serves in leadership roles including: Co-Chair, Board of Directors for Ottawa's Digital Arts Resource Center Member at Large on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee of the American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies Member of the City of Durham Public Art Committee She is an active contributor to digital humanities methodologies, having delivered workshops and talks on image analysis using NVivo at institutions including Oberlin College. Her research bridges traditional art historical methods with computational approaches to analyze large corpora of visual material. Dr. Desplanque co-chairs the Board of Directors for Ottawa's Digital Arts Resource Center and serves on multiple committees focused on diversity and public art. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between art history, digital humanities, and cultural studies.

Janka Kaščákováمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 19th and early 20th century English literature
• Modernist literature
• Modernist short story
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Janka Kaščáková is Associate Professor in English at the Catholic University in Ružomberok, Slovakia, and Palacký University in Olomouc, Czech Republic. Her academic career spans over two decades at the Department of English Language and Literature within the Faculty of Arts and Letters. Specializes in modernist literature, Katherine Mansfield scholarship, and J.R.R. Tolkien studies Key research areas: 19th/20th century English literature, modernist short story techniques, fantasy narrative structures Contributes to translation studies and cross-cultural reception of British literature in Central Europe Recent publications focus on: Symbolic use of silence and fragmentation in modernist texts Childhood representation across Mansfield's works Cultural and linguistic challenges in translating modernist literature between Slovak and Czech Modernism's relationship with consumerism and traditional values Professional leadership includes: Vice-president of the Katherine Mansfield Society (New Zealand) Member of editorial board for Eger Journal of English Studies (Hungary) Active participation in European Society for the Study of English

Gerald Costanzoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poetry
• Satire
• American Consumer Culture
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Gerald Costanzo is a Professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he has taught poetry since 1970. He founded Carnegie Mellon University Press in 1975 and continues to serve as its director. The press publishes 20 books annually in poetry, fiction, and cultural studies, including works by Pulitzer Prize-winning poets like Rita Dove. Costanzo's research explores American consumer culture through satire and poetic forms. He employs parables, fables, and humor to critique societal commodification of emotion, earning him recognition as a 'prophet of American consumer culture.' His recent collection, Regular Haunts (2018), features experimental rhyme structures and themes dissecting contemporary life. His honors include: Devins Award for Poetry Two Pushcart Prizes Two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships Falk Foundation Fellowship Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Fellowship As press director, he mentors emerging writers and oversees publication of literary works. His leadership established CMU Press as a launchpad for Pulitzer-winning poets.