UMass Boston

The Life and Work of Elizabeth Keckley, 19th and 20th Century American Literature, Literature and Women-Craft, Underrepresented Black Female Voices, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory, Rhetoric / Composition (especially in support of first-year writers), and the History of Black America: through 1865 / 1865 to present.

MA, English (Literature and Composition), University of Massachusetts Boston, MA

BA, English, University of Massachusetts Boston, MA

AA, Liberal Arts, Massasoit Community College, Brockton, MA

In the English Department, she teaches First-Year Writing (English 101 and English 102) and Six American Authors, an introduction to major figures and movements in the American literary tradition. She also teaches composition and American literature at Massasoit Community College and Stonehill College, with a particular emphasis on the historical, literary, and cultural foundations of the United States.

Her scholarly interests include the life and work of Elizabeth Keckley, nineteenth and twentieth century American literature, African American literary traditions, Black women’s intellectual and cultural history, literary theory, cultural studies, rhetoric and composition, Black film and media studies, representations of race in film and television, and the history of Black America from slavery through the modern era.

Professor Morris’s teaching explores the intersections of literature, history, race, gender, and media, encouraging students to engage critically with texts and visual culture while developing analytical, writing, and research skills. Across her courses, she integrates historical scholarship with literary criticism and cultural analysis to help students understand the enduring significance of African American intellectual traditions and their influence on American culture.

Professional Associations:

MLA (Modern Language Association); NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English);

MTA (Mass. Teachers Association); SUF (Suffolk Affiliated Faculty)