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Nalini Iyer

Professor
Asian Studies Program, English, Women and Gender Studies

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

Phone

(206) 296-5416

Email

niyer@seattleu.edu

Office

Casey 504

Teaching and Research Interests

Welcome statement (teaching/research/personal interests): Teaching Philosophy: To challenge students to think and learn cross culturally. Classes are usually a combination of lecture and seminar style discussion. Research interests: postcolonial literatures, particularly South Asian literatures, “third world” women’s issues, British literature
and imperialism.

Current and Recent Courses: Areas I teach in: 19th and 20th century British literature, Postcolonial lit with a focus on anglophone writing from South Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, Transnational/International Women’s writing. Courses taught: Postcolonial literatures and theory, Literature of India, African Literature, International Women’s Writing, Contemporary South Asian Literature and Culture. My courses are often cross-listed with Women Studies, Asian Studies, and Global African Studies.

Dream or Future Courses: Seminar on Salman Rushdie

Biography

B.A. University of Madras, Stella Maris College, India
M.A. Purdue, English
Ph.D. Purdue, English

 

Fellowship/Scholarship:

German Chancellor Fellowship  - Information  -  Application   - Due Date:  September 15, 2013

 

INST/GAP Internship Program:

 INST 495:  Internship 


Internship /Volunteer Opportunities:

World Affairs Council Internships  

Seeds of Hope - Peru

Pacific Northwest Economic Region, Spring/Summer Internships

Fund for Education Abroad - internships in Washington DC area or virtual