This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. JoAnne Podis has a passion for the works of Jane Austen. Why? For more than 200 years one of her novels has never been out of print. Film adaptations of her works abound. Two of the world's most famous mystery writers have written novels that riff on hers. No less a publication than The Atlantic features her in a recent article on economics. Who is this mystery woman? Jane Austen-a woman made for the 21st century but born in the 18th. In this talk learn why her appeal transcends time and culture and provides values, voice, and vision for the ages.
Dr. JoAnne M. Podis, Professor of English at Ursuline College, is also Vice President for Academic Affairs, a post she has held since 1997. Her doctorate in British literature is from Case Western Reserve University, and, in over three decades in higher education, Dr. Podis has presented and published widely on writing pedagogy and is the co-author of three textbooks. Other research interests include women and leadership, including women in popular culture; Jane Austen’s novels and the film versions thereof; and the impact of working-class backgrounds on both faculty and students. Off campus she supports the Cleveland International Film Festival through her work in fund raising and lectures in continuing education programs at area nursing homes.
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