Therese Novotny, Carroll University

Dr. Therese Novotny

Assistant Professor of English Get Contact Info

TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)

English and Writing

Biography

Dr. Novotny’s educational, 商业和个人经历使她有机会在学术和非学术领域进行写作和研究. 除了她早期的工作,为医疗保健客户撰写材料, energy, and manufacturing industries, 她在马奎特大学教授文学和写作课程超过20年, 她在那里完成了中世纪英国文学的博士学位. Dr. Novotny continues to write, research, and travel, 同时分析从中世纪到21世纪妇女和宗教角色的变化. 她曾在国内和国际会议上发表演讲, and her articles are featured in Canadian (2016), Italian (2019), and British (2019) publications. 她的个人旅行和兴趣包括与土著人民精神有关的美洲土著历史遗迹.

Education

  • Marquette University, Ph.D. in Medieval Literature; minor concentration: Rhetoric, 2015
  • Marquette University, M.A. in English and American Literature, 1984 
  • Marquette University, B.A. English/Education; Certification Secondary Ed.,1982 
  • 1982年法国利摩日马奎特大学海外留学项目

Areas of Specialization

Medieval English literature, medieval art, rhetoric, contemporary intersections of feminism and spirituality 
 

Scholarly and Professional Achievements

Research Publications

Edited Collections

《精神变革之母:诺维奇的朱利安、玛丽·抹大伦和特蕾莎修女.” Angels
on Earth. Ed. Vanessa Reimer. Bradford, ON: Demeter Press, 2016. 

为自己说话:14世纪东安格利亚的妇女和处女 
Motherhood and Monotheisms. Ed. Giulia Pedrucci., Italy: Quasar. Forthcoming in 2019.

 E-Journal

女王的两个身体:斯宾塞的《仙后》中的“压草”和延迟的肉体.”  Proceedings 2012.Unomaha.edu. 24 Nov. 2015. Web. 5 Oct. 2012. 

Journal
“Julian of Norwich: How Did She Know What She Knew?” In editorial stages at History of 
Education.

Conference Presentations

International Conference Presentations

(重新)想象母性和精神健康:中世纪的N-Town戏剧.” Motherhood 
研究与社区参与倡议(MIRCI),约克大学,多伦多, 
CA., Apr. 2019 

“The Visitation: Visual and Oral Representations in 14thCentury English Parish Churches.” 
International Medieval Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. May 2019

 “How Shall This Be? The Annunciation in Medieval English Wall Painting.” International 
Medieval Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. 2018.

《政治与大教堂:诺维奇世俗与教会紧张关系的记忆与遗忘.” International Medieval Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. 2016.

“Who’s Talking Now? 诺维奇的朱利安和玛杰里·肯普作品中的对话.” International Medieval Conference, Kalamazoo, MI. 2014.

女王的两个身体:斯宾塞的《仙后》中的“压草”和延迟的肉体.”European Studies Conference, Omaha, Neb. 2011.
 
National Conferences

重新定义奥古斯丁以跨越边界:诺里奇的朱利安和玛杰里·肯普在修辞传统中谈判障碍.美国修辞学会(RSA)会议,圣安东尼奥,德克萨斯州. 2014.
 
Regional Conferences

《重塑女性身体:N-Town戏剧作为中世纪女性的剧本.” Illinois 
Medieval Association Meeting, Chicago, IL. 2018.

《n镇的受难:东安格利亚的边缘化声音表演.塞瓦尼中世纪研讨会,南大学,塞瓦尼,田纳西州., 2017.

《非自然母性:诺维奇的朱利安和女性化的耶稣.塞瓦尼中世纪研讨会,南大学,塞瓦尼,田纳西州., 2016.

“The City of Norwich: Julian’s Non-Textual Influences.中西部现代语言协会(MMLA)会议,底特律,密歇根州. 2014.

《诺里奇的朱利安,口语和中世纪读写实践.多学科研究生会议,芝加哥纽伯里图书馆,伊利诺伊州. 2013.

《中世纪和现代教会中的女性谈判:朱利安·诺里奇的表演对话课.” MMLA Conference, Milwaukee, WI. 2013.

《诺维奇的朱利安:声音与空间的交集 The Revelations of Love.美国中世纪学会会议(MAM)会议,特拉豪特,印第安那州. 2013.

女王的两个身体:斯宾塞的《仙后》中的“压草”和延迟的肉体 
As a Debt to the Past.” MMLA Conference, Cincinnati, OH. 2011.

《骆家辉的好名声与信誉:声誉与经济稳定.多学科研究生会议,芝加哥纽伯里图书馆,伊利诺伊州. 2011.

Professional Service

Department

Mentorship Program, Marquette University, 2017-2018   
Rhetoric & 2016-2017年试点课程和课程参与者   
马凯特大学英语系研究生写作中心工作组成员., 2014-2015   
Writing Center Publicity Committee, 2014-2015   
Writing Center Retreat Participant, 2014-2015   
写作中心研究合作者,视频会议,2014-2015  
2011-2013年研究生导师   
宣传,FAME(马奎特英语的朋友和校友),2010-2011   
 
University

University Academic Senate Rep.,兼职教师代表,马凯特大学,2016-2017    
Core Curriculum Revision Committee, S 2016                                                           
 
Professional Associations

研究和社区参与母亲倡议(MIRCI), 2018-2019
Modern Language Association (MLA), 2017-2018
Association of Writers and Writing Programs, 2016-2019
International Dyslexia Association (IDA), 2016-2017
Rhetoric Society of America (RSA), 2014-2016
英语研究生协会(aigs), 2011-1015
Midwestern Modern Language Association (MMLA), 2012-2014   

Community Outreach

Co-Director, Prison Ministry Program, Vel Phillips Milwaukee County Juvenile Detention Center, 2009-2017
2月,威斯康辛州奥什科什耶稣会静修所联席主任. 2013
St. Mary’s Visitation Parish Council Officer, 2000-2010 

What is your teaching style?

在课堂上,我培养了一个学习者社区,他们的好奇心得到了积极的奖励. 我在学期开始时通过介绍性活动来建立信任, collaborative writing projects and small group work. 这些课堂实践通过积极倾听和有趣的讨论促进学习. Above all, I allow students to learn at their own pace, to pursue their own interests, 但仍然提供了一个具有挑战性的环境,各种各样的问题都受到重视.  

Why do you do what you do?

我对写作和英国文学的兴趣从高中早期开始,一直持续到大学和研究生院. Even when I worked in public relations, 我想写作是因为我了解了新的行业和那些想要讲述自己故事的员工. The time that I have spent researching, in and beyond academic settings, has cultivated my passion for learning and writing. 我想继续与我的学生分享我对持续学习的热爱.

How do you make learning engaging?

我采用了一系列的活动来支持不同层次的作家和读者的不同观点和学习方式. I share my own experiences with writing and researching, 我鼓励学生们在探索新的交流模式时理解和表达自己的过程. Group activities and shared writing, 通过对学习过程中“高峰和低谷”的公开讨论,帮助学生提高自信心和更好的沟通技巧.  我也包括多媒体材料,并鼓励学生制作他们自己的数字演示,可以在网站上分享, social media, and online platforms.

What should students know about you?

我喜欢学习新的和旧的文化中的语言、写作和文学. 我特别喜欢寻找古代故事和21世纪事件之间的联系. 

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