Jane Franklin

Douglas-Kelly Professor of English

Philadelphia, US.

About

Highly accomplished Douglas-Kelly Professor with over a decade of experience in English literature, renowned for impactful research, extensive publications, and transformative teaching. Expertly guided 33 theses/dissertations and co-authored three monographs while publishing over 30 peer-reviewed articles, significantly contributing to the fields of drama and performative arts. Adept at curriculum development, academic leadership, and fostering critical thinking across diverse student populations.

Work

University of Pennsylvania

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Douglas-Kelly Professor of English

Philadelphia, PA, US

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Summary

As Douglas-Kelly Professor, led advanced English literature programs and supervised extensive graduate and undergraduate research at the University of Pennsylvania.

Highlights

Designed and delivered 27 advanced courses (18 undergraduate, 9 postgraduate) specializing in contemporary drama, performative arts, experimental poetry, and fiction, fostering critical analysis and academic excellence.

Guided 12 Master's students through thesis completion, providing comprehensive mentorship and contributing to their successful academic progression.

Contributed to academic governance as a member of the Postgraduate Studies Board (2014-2017), shaping curriculum and policy for advanced degree programs.

Authored and co-authored 3 monographs and over 30 peer-reviewed articles, significantly advancing scholarship in contemporary drama and performative arts.

University of Chicago

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Assistant Professor of English

Chicago, IL, US

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Summary

As Assistant Professor, contributed to English literature instruction and thesis supervision at the University of Chicago.

Highlights

Contributed to the development and implementation of core curriculum for over 20 undergraduate and postgraduate English courses, enhancing program rigor.

Provided mentorship and supervised 16 Bachelor of Arts theses and 6 Master of Arts theses, guiding students through research and writing processes.

Delivered impactful lectures and seminars, cultivating critical thinking and analytical skills in diverse student cohorts.

Education

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, United States of America
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PhD Comparative Literature

Courses

Thesis: The Lesbianism of Marcel Proust: An Analysis of the Traits of Female Queer Culture in In Search of Lost Time

Thesis supervisor: Professor George Swan

City University of New York

New York, NY, United States of America
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MA English Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Courses

Thesis: Thom Gunn's Peculiar (Post)modernism: An Analysis of Gunn's Late Works in Comparison to the Ideas and Values of the Movement

Thesis supervisor: Professor Anne Plath

University of Oxford

Oxford, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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BA American Studies

Awards

Dean's List

City University of New York

Recognized for outstanding academic achievement.

Best Thesis in Modern Languages

City University of New York

Awarded for exceptional scholarly contribution in the field of Modern Languages.

Publications

The Rustle of Language

Hill and Wang

A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.

Sexual Politics in Post-2000 American Drama

Woodstock and New York: The Overlook Press

A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.

The Man Who Fell Asleep: Structural Analysis of Narrative

New York: W. W. Norton & Co.

A published monograph contributing to scholarly discourse.

Skills

Teaching & Pedagogy

Curriculum Development, Lecture Delivery, Seminar Facilitation, Academic Mentorship, Thesis Supervision, Course Design, Postgraduate Education, Undergraduate Education.

Research & Scholarship

Literary Analysis, Critical Theory, Academic Writing, Peer Review, Publication, Monograph Development, Qualitative Research, Archival Research.

Subject Matter Expertise

Contemporary Drama, Performative Arts, Experimental Poetry, Fiction, American Studies, Comparative Literature, English Literature, Queer Theory, Modernism, Postmodernism.

Academic Leadership

Postgraduate Studies Board, Curriculum Development, Academic Policy, Program Management.

Communication

Public Speaking, Scholarly Communication, Written Communication, Editing, Co-authorship.