Catherine Tosenberger
Associate Professor
Contact Information
Department:
English
Fields:
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Folklore
- Literature/Creative Writing
- Pop Culture
- Youth
Areas of Expertise:
- Fandom and Fan Studies
- Folklore (Especially Fairy Tales)
- NeoPaganism
- Witchcraft
- Young People's Texts and Cultures
Languages Spoken:
- English
Available To:
- Appear on radio or TV
- Appear as a public speaker
- Provide comment to media
- Write articles
- Discuss research with industry, government, and others
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Catherine Tosenberger received an MA in folklore from the Ohio State University and a PhD in folklore and children's literature from the University of Florida. Her dissertation was on Harry Potter fan fiction on the Internet.
Tosenberger has published research on fairy tales, folk narratives, digital folklore and children's literature, fan studies, and witchcraft (historical and contemporary).
Media and Research Expert