亚伯大学招收语言、文学和文化博士
About the Project
The project aims to investigate the underexplored issues of surveillance practices on the lives of disabled individuals during the Fin de Siècle, specifically addressing their experiences of ableism, discipline, and marginalisation. By reassessing how surveillance methods were employed in ways that disadvantaged disabled people, as well as the ways they were contested, we hope to enhance our understanding of inclusivity and equity in the present day.
The project will require a deep and nuanced understanding of the complex intersections between surveillance, disability, and literature. Moreover, it demands a robust research methodology, encompassing critical analysis of literary works, archival research, and engagement with interdisciplinary fields such as Critical Disability Studies and Surveillance Studies.
Potential research questions to be addressed include:
How do the surveillance practices portrayed in fin-de-siècle literature intersect with disability and contribute to the marginalisation of disabled individuals?
In what ways do the experiences of disabled characters in fin-de-siècle literature challenge prevailing narratives of surveillance, power, and control?
What strategies and tactics did disabled individuals use to resist and contest surveillance practices, and how do these practices intersect with broader social movements for disability rights during the Fin de Siècle?
Applicants will utilise a historicist approach to examine the interplay between historical context and literary form, as well as incorporate archival research to shed light on potentially overlooked materials. The proposal can be adapted based on the applicant's preferred genre of literature.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to direct informal enquiries to Dr Lucy Thompson (Department of English & Creative Writing) - let22@aber.ac.uk
Any Questions?
If you have any specific queries regarding the projects listed, please contact the main supervisor associated with the project.
If you have any queries about the postgraduate application process please contact pg-admissions@aber.ac.uk
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