Kristine Smitka, PhD (UofA), MA (UofA), BA (SFU)
Pronouns: (she / her)
Contact
ATS Full Lecturer, Faculty of Arts - English & Film Studies Dept
- smitka@ualberta.ca
Overview
About
Kristine Smitka is a Full Lecturer in the Department of English and Film Studies (EFS), where she coordinated first-year English. She teaches classes on book history and Canadian literatures.
Research
Her research interests include
- Book history
- Canadian literatures
- Canadian Publishing
- Critical university studies and precarious academic labour
Teaching
She has taught a wide range of classes in EFS, including Canadian literatures (ENGL 378, 376, 375, 374, 373, and 250); book history (ENGL 397); popular culture (ENGL 384); and narrative theory (ENGL 219). As first-year coordinator, she frequently teaches writing-intensive classes at the 100-level and enjoys the opportunity to work with students from across campus.
Featured Publications
Wayde Compton
University of Alberta Press. 2024 February;
Kristine Smitka
Wilfred Laurier University Press. 2019 January;
Eds. Gregory Betts, Paul Hjartarson, Kristine Smitka
University of Alberta Press. 2016 May;