Curriculum Vitae: 2018-2019 Dr. Keri Overall Education Ph.D. University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 2001 Dissertation: In the Footsteps of Thoreau: The Evolution of the Native American as Character and Symbol in the Works of Warren, Cather, and Faulkner Examination Fields: American Modernism, American Postmodernism, American Regionalism, American Women Writers, Literature of the Environment, Native American Writers Minor: Women s Studies M.A. University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 1998 Major: American Literature B.A. Pacific University, Forest Grove, OR, 1995 Major: Literature Minor: Creative Writing Teaching Experience Adjunct Assistant Professor, English, Texas Woman s University, Denton, TX, 2008-present American Women and Literature (on-campus and online) Explored major works of fiction, poetry, and drama by women writers in the United States from the 17 th to the 21 st centuries Introduction to World Literature (online) Reviewed major works of fiction, poetry, and drama from around the world from the first examples of writing through works of the 20 th century American Fiction (online) Examined both novels and short stories by major American writers from the 18 th century through the 20 th century American Literature after 1865 (on-campus and online) Discussed works of fiction, poetry, and drama written by American authors from the mid-nineteenth century to the present American Literature to 1865 (on-campus and online) Explored works of early American literature, examining religious influences and portrayals of environments and native peoples American Ethnic Literature: Native American Literature (on-campus and online) Examined works by Native American writers from the 20 th century, covering all regions of the country Film and Literature (on-campus and online) Read various literary texts and viewed film adaptations of those texts, discussing techniques of adaptation from text to film
British Literature, 1760-the Present Examined the major works of literature by authors from the British Isles and colonies, focusing on major themes such as Romanticism, Evolution and Science, Colonialism, and Women s Issues British Literature, Beginnings to 1760 Discussed major works of literature by authors from the British Isles, focusing on the influence of themes such as courtly love, tragedy, religion, and politics Fiction Explored the development of fiction, particularly short fiction, from its early forms in the 1800s to the contemporary short story, looking at cultural influences and the influence of various literary movements Mythology (on-campus and online) Examined myths from cultures around the world, focusing on themes such as creation stories, stories of gods, stories of goddesses and love, and stories of heroes Advanced Grammar and Composition Expanded on the basics of grammar and mechanics as well as explored ways of composing using critical frames such as psychoanalysis, post-colonialism, and semiotics Composition II Taught students the importance of logical research in rhetorical argument, with a focus on the longer research paper format Adjunct Instructor, English, Tarrant County College, Ft. Worth, TX, 2001-present American Literature to 1865 (on-campus and online) Examined the beginnings of American literature, focusing in particular on the uses of nature and the notions of gender in the early writings American Literature Since 1865 (on-campus and online) Read and discussed works by major American writers since 1865, using the themes of the Seven Deadly Sins American Literature Since 1865: Latino Literature Explored the writings of authors of Latino/a descent in the United States, focusing on cultural and social themes World Literature, Ancient World through the Renaissance Introduced students to canonical literary works from around the world World Literature, Enlightenment to the Present Introduced students to literary works from around the world, focusing on depictions of gender and environment British Literature, Beginnings to 1800 Examined works from the earliest writings through works of the Restoration period by writers of the British Isles British Literature, 1800 to the Present Explored the writings of authors from the British Isles and their colonies, using the seven deadly sins as themes Technical Writing Introduced students to the most common documents written on the job, such as memos, letters, proposals, and reports
Composition and Literature (on-campus and online) Used poetry, short stories, and plays, taught students to write literary analysis papers and research papers Computer Assisted Composition Used computers to teach students how to write papers for the college level, including formats such as comparison/contrast, description, and argument Developmental Writing/English Taught students the basics of English grammar and mechanics and how to compose paragraphs and essays Adjunct Instructor, English, Weatherford College, Weatherford, TX, 2014-present Survey of English Literature I, Beginnings to 1750 Examined major works in the history of British literature from the Middle Ages through the mid-18 th century Composition II Focused on analytical writing methods such as comparative analysis, historical analysis, literary analysis, and analytical research papers with research proposals and annotated bibliographies Composition I Taught various research and writing methods with a focus on writing memoir, editorial, academic short essay, and proposal papers Adjunct Instructor, English and Humanities, DeVry University, Irving, TX, 2000-2013 Society, Technology, and Culture Taught students to look for and understand the connections between Humanities and the scientific and technological fields Contemporary Literature Explored how to read short stories, poems, plays, and novels in terms of a thematic concept such as the environment, place, or the seven deadly sins and how to write literary research papers Professional Writing Focused on writing documents used in the workplace such as memos, proposals, and reports Technical Writing Tackled documents used on the job in technical fields Advanced Composition Taught students to use readings to support their writing and how to write research papers Composition I Taught students to write papers for the college level, focusing on expository styles such as description, exploration, and explanation Public Speaking Taught techniques for preparing and presenting speeches on a variety of topics, including informative and persuasive modes Career Development Provided guidelines for preparing documents and material for a job search, interviewing, and applying for jobs
Professional Publications and/or Creative Achievements Louise Erdrich, essay in Critical Survey of Short Fiction, Second Revised Edition, Salem Press, 2001. Re-Viewing History: Native Americans in Night Rider and Chief Joseph, essay in The Journal of the Robert Penn Warren Circle, Volume 3, Western Kentucky University Press, 2004. Robert Penn Warren, essay in The Facts on File Companion to the American Novel, Facts on File, 2006. Susan Power, essay in The Facts on File Companion to the American Short Story, Mourning Dove, essay in The Facts on File Companion to the American Short Story, John M. Oskison, essay in The Facts on File Companion to the American Short Story, Other Professional Activities Relevant to Teaching (optional) Conferences and Forums Understanding Culture and History: Native Americans in Robert Penn Warren and Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (April 2017) The History s in the Details: The Accurate and the Missing History in How Willie Proudfit Came Home, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN (April 2014) Robert Penn Warren vs. John Wayne: Historical and Political Interpretations of The Alamo, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Warren Birthplace, Guthrie, KY (April 2013) Hawk Poems of Warren, Jeffers, Hughes, and Yeats, Teachers Symposium, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN (April 2012) Variations on History: The Politics of Native American in Warren s Brother to Dragons, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (April 2012) American Literature: The Makers and the Making: Robert Penn Warren on the American Indian, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (April 2011) Native Absence in Warren s Poetry of 1976, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY (April 2010)
From Youthful Condemnation to Mature Understanding: Robert Penn Warren s Intriguing Relationship with Robinson Jeffers s Poetry, Robert Penn Warren Circle Annual Meeting, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN (March 2008) Contact Information Office: CFO 1114 E-mail: koverall@twu.edu