NADER Seyf-el Islam

PhD Student

PhD student

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Research

  • Cultural Studies
  • Film Studies
  • Science Fiction
  • Ecocriticism
  • Impact Studies

Period of Study

20th and 21st Century

Education

  • 2022-2024: Master’s in Anglophone Studies – Aix-Marseille Université
    • 2nd year dissertation: “Gender Representation in Contemporary American Horror: A Study of Mike Flanagan’s TV adaptations” under the supervision of Laura Benoit (LERMA)
    • 1st year dissertation: “The Role of the Gothic in Shaping the Themes of Toni Morrison’s Beloved” under the supervision of Sophie Vallas (LERMA)
  • 2017-2021: Middle School Teacher Diploma, English – École Normale Supérieur Bouzaréah

Dissertation Title

Ecology on Screen: The Impact of the Cinematic Adaptations of American Science Fiction

Dissertation Advisor

Professor Sébastien Lefait

Dissertation Summary

My research project explores the intersection of recently developed fields within the context of ecocriticism, positioning itself within the emerging discussions in environmental humanities. It aims to redefine the relationship between humans and their non-human environment by analyzing ecological representations in various narratives. Focusing on cinematic adaptations of American literature, particularly within the science fiction genre, the project examines how these works imagine alternative environments. The study aims to identify the characteristics of environmental messages in these works and assess their impact on the ecological consciousness of viewers. In doing so, it will contribute to understanding the role of cultural productions in reshaping environmental perceptions.