Dr. Laura Copier

Biography

Laura Copier is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University, specializing in media studies and cultural analysis. Her research expertise focuses on the expressions of religion, gender, and sexuality within popular culture, particularly in the context of international and transnational settings, including Hollywood cinema and its global influence. Copier has extensive teaching experience at both the bachelor's and master's levels, developing curriculums that engage students in contemporary cultural debates. Her background is grounded in a commitment to studying various cultural forms and their close connection to contemporary issues. She investigates how contemporary audio-visual culture transforms themes and figures that intersect with both secular and religious contexts. As a key contributor to international debates in the field, Copier employs close textual analysis and emphasizes the importance of film form in her research, collaborating with scholars from diverse disciplines such as media studies, film studies, religion studies, and biblical studies.

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