Free Online Event: From Theory to Fiction

My upcoming lecture & discussion at Pratt Institute (a Brooklyn-based university)

Dear Readers,

I would like to take the opportunity to invite you to a lecture about my writing I’ll be giving to Pratt Institute (New York) students and community on Tuesday, January 31, 12:30 p.m. EST / 6:30 p.m. CET. All you have to do is register via this link. It’s open to anyone!

Thanks for your support.

Best,

Kate

From Theory to Fiction with Dr. Kathleen Waller

Why do we study critical theory? Why do we research culture through the arts?

We seek to find ideas about the world, humanity, or individuals through this type of study. The end result may be personal knowledge, sharing through academic papers and conferences, or working with organizations toward deeper understanding or toward, for example, policy change and art exhibitions.

The way I make sense of these ideas is through fiction. Writing novels allows me a space to play with theory and implicitly or explicitly create intertextual discoveries. It further helps me to continue my learning journey without limit.

Together, we will consider the purpose of learning critical theory and historical understandings of the arts as creators. We shall also consider the way knowledge can lead to various forms of creativity.

Dr. Kathleen Waller is a writer based in Basel, Switzerland. She was previously a literature, film, and epistemology teacher for 20 years and earned her MA and PhD in HKU’s department of Comparative Literature. She has published a novel, two books for teachers, and a variety of online articles. Kathleen’s current projects include a Vienna-based thriller and a Substack newsletter publication – The Matterhorn: intersections of literature & art. You can find more information on her website: www.kathleenwaller.com.