Teaching
Connecting students with diverse literary traditions, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging cross-cultural dialogue.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that literature is a powerful bridge between cultures, languages, and ways of seeing the world. My teaching approach centers on connecting students with diverse literary traditions -- from postcolonial fiction and comparative literature to ecocriticism and memory studies -- so that they can develop a richer, more nuanced understanding of the human experience across borders.
In the classroom, I foster critical thinking by encouraging students to question received narratives, engage deeply with texts, and discover unexpected connections between literary works from different eras and geographies. Through seminar discussions, close reading exercises, and collaborative projects, I aim to create a space where cross-cultural dialogue thrives -- where students learn not only to analyze literature, but to appreciate the transformative power of storytelling itself.
Courses
Undergraduate
Postcolonial Literature
An exploration of literary texts from formerly colonized societies, examining themes of identity, resistance, and cultural hybridity.
Comparative Literature
A study of literary traditions across cultures and languages, with emphasis on intertextuality and cross-cultural dialogue.
Classical Literature
A survey of foundational literary works from ancient and classical traditions that continue to shape contemporary literature.
Graduate
Advanced Topics in Postcolonial Theory
An advanced seminar exploring contemporary debates in postcolonial theory, including posthumanism, eco-criticism, and transnational perspectives.
Memory and Literature
A graduate seminar examining the relationship between collective memory, trauma, and literary representation.
Mentoring & Supervision
I actively supervise graduate theses and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. I welcome students who are interested in exploring topics related to comparative literature, postcolonial studies, ecocriticism, memory and literature, and critical urban theory. My approach to mentoring emphasizes intellectual curiosity, independent thinking, and rigorous scholarly practice.
If you are a prospective student interested in working with me, feel free to reach out to discuss potential research directions and supervision opportunities.