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Jennifer V. Evans is a professor in the Department of History at Carleton University, specializing in 20th century social history with a focus on Germany and East Central Europe. Her teaching includes contemporary German and European history, exploring themes of love, hate, sexuality, and everyday life. She emphasizes interdisciplinary research methods in her courses and is particularly invested in theoretical approaches to history, identity, and memory. Evans's research primarily investigates the history of sexuality, visual culture, and the role of photography in shaping historical narratives. Her notable publications include 'Life Ruins: Cityscape Sexuality Cold War Berlin' and 'Queer Life Fascism: Kinship Queer Art History'. Evans is also engaged in ongoing research regarding historical misremembrances in the context of contemporary populism. She has received several awards, including the Konrad Adenauer Research Prize in 2023, acknowledging her contributions to the field. With extensive experience supervising Master's and PhD students, she is committed to fostering scholarly development in a wide range of historical inquiries related to social and cultural history.
Carleton University • Ottawa, ON
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Department of History focusing on social and cultural history.
Includes MEng and MASc options.