Monica Streifer
Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies
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Maxey Hall 137
Education
Ph.D. Italian, University of California, Los Angeles
M.A. Italian, University of California, Los Angeles
B.A. European Studies, Scripps College, magna cum laude
Monica's research focuses on modern and contemporary Italian theater and literature, with specific attention to the intersections of politics and cultural production, intermediality, and gender studies.
Her publications have appeared in journals such as The Italianist, California Italian Studies, The Modern Language Review, Annali d'Italianistica, and Italica. Her current book projects tracks theater and performance as forms of feminist political engagement in twentieth century Italy.
Prior to joining the faculty at Whitman College, Monica served as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Italian Studies at William & Mary and Bucknell University.