Biography
Marie Orton completed her B.A. degree in Humanities at BYU, and her M.A. and PhD at the University of Chicago in Italian Language and Literature. Before joining the BYU faculty this year, she taught at Duke University, and Truman State University. She completed a Fulbright research grant at the Università di Torino.
Her main research areas include migration and multiculturalism in Italy, contemporary Italian literature and film, return migration and the Italian diaspora, and autobiographical writings, particularly those of Italian survivors of the Shoah.
Research Interests
Migration and multiculturalism in Italy, post-colonialism, 20th and 21st century Italian literature and film, return migration and the Italian diaspora, the Shoah and the anni di piombo.Teaching Interests
She teaches Italian language, culture, and literature courses at all levels and specializes in contemporary Italian literature, culture, and film.Honors and Awards
- Todd Britsch Award for University Service, College of Humanities (2023 - 2026)
Memberships
- RESDEM International Research Centre (2022 - Present)
- Council of European Studies (2017 - Present)
- Modern Studies Association (2022 - 2023)
Professional Citizenship
- Editorial Review Board Member, Studies in European Cinema (2019 - Present)
- Editorial Review Board Member, Italian Culture (2011 - Present)