Areas of Interest
20th Century German Literature & Philosophy
Comparative Studies in 20th Century Literature & Aesthetics
European Literary Relations
Philosophy of Music
History, Criticism, and Theory of Prose Fiction
Courses taught
“The Lure of Beauty,” a seminar which explores the notion of beauty through
philosophical aesthetics, literature, sociology, religion, and psychology and “Aesthetics on Trial,” a seminar based on the exploration of banned and censored art and literature.
Currently teaching Composition & Rhetoric and Close Reading & Writing. Devised syllabi and developed innovative writing intensive class activities.
Currently teaching Writing Intensive course “Knowing Being, and Doing:
Philosophical Methods and Applications.” Previously taught courses in Ethics,
Philosophy of Law, and Critical Thinking. Formulated the structure and requirements of writing intensive courses with University Writing Fellow.
Publications
"Feelings and Fictions: Exploring Emotion and Belief in Fight the Future" in Philosophy and The X-Files: Deduction, Induction and Abduction forthcoming (2006) from The University Press of Kentucky.
Earlier Publications Available Upon Request.
Languages
Reading and speaking competence in German.
Translation competence in German, Spanish, and Latin.