Kristine Smitka, PhD (UofA), MA (UofA), BA (SFU)

About

Kristine Smitka is an Associate Lecturer in the Department of English and Film Studies (EFS) and the Associate Director of the Centre for Literatures in Canada/Centre de littératures au Canada (CLC). She teaches classes on book history and Canadian literatures, and coordinates first-year English in her department.

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Research

Her research interests include 

• Book history
• Canadian literatures
• Canadian Publishing
• Critical university studies and precarious academic labour

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Teaching

She has taught a wide range of classes in EFS, including Canadian literatures (ENGL 378, 376, 375, 374, and 373); 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.

ENGL 150 - Introduction to English Studies

An introduction to studies in the discipline recommended for students considering a major, minor, or Honors degree in English. Students will be introduced to a variety of methodological approaches while learning about literary, cultural and media studies, with special attention to topics such as race, Indigeneity, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class. NOTES: Not to be taken by students with 6 units in approved junior English. Credit does not fulfill the Arts common English requirement. Restricted to students registered in the Faculty of Arts.

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Browse more courses taught by Kristine Smitka

Wayde Compton

University of Alberta Press. 2024 February;

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Kristine Smitka

Wilfred Laurier University Press. 2019 January;

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Eds. Gregory Betts, Paul Hjartarson, Kristine Smitka

University of Alberta Press. 2016 May;