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Nasrin Qader is an Associate Professor specializing in French Comparative Literature at Northwestern University. Holding a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she integrates diverse literary traditions such as Francophone African literature, Arabic literature from the Maghreb, and Islamic thought into her teaching and research. Her work is recognized internationally, with contributions to the understanding of literary and visual theories. She has received significant awards, including a New Directions Fellowship from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which supported her exploration of religious and literary traditions in India. An active participant in academic discussions worldwide, Qader has lectured at prestigious institutions including the Ecole des Hautes Etudes and the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. She serves on the editorial board of the African Arts Humanities Series and is a member of core faculty for the Program in Comparative Literary Studies and the Program of African Studies. Her current research focuses on the aesthetics and politics of literary narratives, particularly in relation to contemporary writings from Algeria, Guinea, and Senegal, and includes a forthcoming book titled "Chance Play Francophone African Writing".
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Teach and research in French Comparative Literature, integrating multiple cultural perspectives.
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