Literary Theory
Critical theory and cultural studies including decolonisation studies, early-19th century studies, feminist theory, humour studies, modernism and postmodernism.
Faculty Research Focus
The academic staff has ongoing research interests in:
- Modernism and postmodernism
- Jungian and Post-Jungian theory
- Feminist literary theory
Current Projects
- Cities of Words: Women's cultures of reading and writing in colonial Melbourne and beyond.
Research Interests
The Faculty will consider any research topic that interests potential PhD students; however, students will benefit from researching in areas that align with the Faculty’s strengths. Please contact the Faculty to discuss your PhD topic.
Alternatively you may contact one of our academics below to discuss your area of interest.
- Cultural and critical theories - Dr Alison Ravenscroft
- Feminist theory and Cultural Studies - Dr Susan Martin
- Hemispheric studies and world literature - Dr Sofia Ahlberg-MacInnes
- Modernism, colonialism and decolonisation - Professor Sue Thomas
- Theory and practice - Dr Carolyn D'Cruz
