I love learning about language, literature, culture, history and drama.
Not only do I have a strong background in English Literature and Drama, I have studied the literature of Germany, France, and various Francophone areas including Africa and the Caribbean. While studying the literature of these areas, I learned a great deal about the historical context in which the works were written. By reading the texts from these areas in their original language, rather than a translation, I have gained additional insight into the historical and literary significance of each work.
In addition, I have had the opportunity to study in Germany and to live in France. I have traveled throughout Continental Europe and have visited many significant historical sites, giving me an opportunity to merge literary settings and historical events with concrete images and places.
Not only do I have a strong background in English Literature and Drama, I have studied the literature of Germany, France, and various Francophone areas including Africa and the Caribbean. While studying the literature of these areas, I learned a great deal about the historical context in which the works were written. By reading the texts from these areas in their original language, rather than a translation, I have gained additional insight into the historical and literary significance of each work.
In addition, I have had the opportunity to study in Germany and to live in France. I have traveled throughout Continental Europe and have visited many significant historical sites, giving me an opportunity to merge literary settings and historical events with concrete images and places.
B.A., INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, 1990: Western Oregon State College
(now Western Oregon University)
B.A., THE HUMANITIES, 1993: Western Oregon State College
M.A., FOREIGN LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES, 1995: Portland State University
M.Ed., INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2001: Montana State University-Billings
Teaching Minors in Theatre, English and History: Montana State University-Billings
(now Western Oregon University)
B.A., THE HUMANITIES, 1993: Western Oregon State College
M.A., FOREIGN LITERATURE AND LANGUAGES, 1995: Portland State University
M.Ed., INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2001: Montana State University-Billings
Teaching Minors in Theatre, English and History: Montana State University-Billings