About
My research interests include 18th- and 19th-century English literature, animal studies, natural history, the Gothic, horror, and recently, literary portrayals of cannibalism and insects.
If you are interested in collaborating on an exciting new research project or publication, feel free to send me an email! (sam.orsulak@gmail.com)
Professional Strengths: research and writing skills, technology integration, strong rapport with students, creative assignments, innovative assessments Education
Current PhD student (Literature) at Arizona State University
MA English Literary Studies, University of York (U.K.). 2018.
BsEd English Secondary Education, Northern Arizona University. 2016. Publications
- “‘Towards the Footsteps of Nimrod’: Positive Animal Representation in Saki’s Short Fiction.” A Critical Animal Studies Reader: Critical Theory, Speciesism, and Total Liberation. Lexington Books, 2021.
- “Humanity and Honeybees: The Inhumane Treatment of Bees and Where We Go From Here.” Gender and Sexuality in Critical Animal Studies. Lexington Books, 2021.
- “Delivering Information: Women’s Work in the Public Sphere in Dracula.” Trinity Postgraduate Review. Trinity College, University of Dublin, vol. 17, 2018, pp. 81-99.
Memberships
- North American Victorian Studies Association
- Jane Austen Society of North America
- Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association
- American Bee Journal
- Transylvanian Society of Dracula
