Dr. Jennifer Scappettone

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Scappettone’s work traverses the intersections of literary, visual, and scholarly arts, with a focus on research and teaching spanning the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries. Her interests include ecopoetics, environmental justice, art activism, radical documentary, and comparative global modernism. Her notable publications include 'Killing Moonlight: Modernism in Venice' and 'Poetry Barbarism: Invention of Motherless Tongues Resistance to Fascism', both exploring themes of modernity, cultural heritage, and the political implications of language and poetry. As a faculty member, she has played a significant role in the Environmental Humanities + Arts Lab and engages in critical studies on the impact of modernity on vulnerable landscapes and communities. Scappettone's teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in creative practice, encouraging students to explore ecological narratives through various media, including poetry, art, and digital platforms. She has received several fellowships and awards for her contributions to the fields of poetry, translation, and environmental arts, reflecting her dedication to the artistic exploration of urban and ecological themes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches courses on poetics and interdisciplinary studies, focusing on the intersections of literature, visual arts, and ecological engagement.

Awards

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Raiziss/De Palchi Book Prize

2012-01-01
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Modernist Studies Association’s Annual Book Competition

2014-01-01

Courses

ENGL 27700/47700 Sensing Anthropocene

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy