Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Astrid Ensslin; Associate Professor, University of Bergen, Norway

Dr. Astrid Ensslin holds a PhD in Digital Media and Literary Studies. Her research sits at the multiple intersections between digital media/culture, literary studies and applied linguistics. Her research involves numerous interdisciplinary projects, such as combining digital fiction research with body image psychology; and studying speech accents in videogames using machine learning techniques.
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Dr. Valerie Henitiuk; Vice President Academic and Provost/Professor, Concordia University of Edmonton

Dr. Henitiuk holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Alberta. Her research interests include translation studies, world literature, and women's writing. Learn more about Dr. Henitiuk here.

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Dr. Reisa Klein

Dr. Klein holds a PhD in Communication Studies from Carleton University, and is an expert on feminist media studies and theory. Her work looks closely at digital cultures and tattooing practices, particularly with regarding to mastectomies.

Dr. Manijeh Mannani; Professor/Associate Dean, Athabasca University

Dr. Mannani holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of Alberta. Her research interests include Persian literature, life-writing, and cultural studies. Learn more about Dr. Mannani here.