Dr Joyleen Christensen
Senior Lecturer
Learning and Teaching (Screen and Cultural Studies)
- Email:joyleen.christensen@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:(02) 4348 4190
Career Summary
Biography
Dr Joyleen Christensen is a Senior Lecturer in Screen, Media, Cultural Studies, and Literature in the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre at the University of Newcastle's Central Coast campus.
Joyleen is the recipient of a number of teaching and learning support excellence awards, including an OLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, two Vice-Chancellor's Awards for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support, a Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, and the inaugural English Language & Foundation Studies Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Joyleen's research focuses on issues related to her chosen disciplines of film, media, cultural studies, and literature, as well as her interest in pedagogy and support strategies centred on enabling education. Her doctoral thesis - 'Where in the world is Andy Lau? Putting the 'popular' back into studies of Hong Kong popular entertainment' - examined the production and consumption of contemporary celebrity against significant social and historical movements in regional and transnational cultural relations over the last thirty years. In 2015, she was the recipient of the ELFSC Research Excellence Award and took up a position as a Visiting Scholar with the Centre for Cinema Studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Joyleen's recent research and supervision activities are in the area of celebrity/fan cultures and adaptations, including supervision of Honours theses that explored the relationship between feminism and the 2017 Wonder Woman film plus an investigation into how stories are adapted to reflect different cultural values using The Ballad of Mulan as a case study. She is currently the primary supervisor for a doctoral theses examining the fandom of the television show, Supernatural, and another looking at Psychoanalytic Cosmology and the Myth of the Hero.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Economics, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Newcastle
- Graduate Diploma in Arts (Theatre), University of New South Wales
- Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle
Keywords
- Adaptation studies
- Asian dramas
- Audience and reception studies
- Celebrity and stardom
- Cultural studies
- Enabling education
- Fan cultures
- Film studies
- Hong Kong and Chinese cinemas
- K-Pop
- Literary studies
- Popular culture
- Popular music
- Television studies
Languages
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
Code | Description | Percentage |
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470214 | Screen and media culture | 40 |
470202 | Asian cultural studies | 30 |
470299 | Cultural studies not elsewhere classified | 30 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
Title | Organisation / Department |
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Senior Lecturer | University of Newcastle Learning and Teaching Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2020 - 31/7/2020 | Lecturer | The University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia |
1/1/2019 - 31/12/2021 | Senior Lecturer | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2003 - 1/12/2008 | Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Humanities and Social Science Australia |
Membership
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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12/6/2018 - 31/12/2018 | Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australia | Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australia |
13/12/2017 - | Screen Studies Association of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand | Screen Studies Association of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Australia |
2/11/2017 - | Popular Culture Association | Popular Culture Association United States |
30/8/2017 - | Society for Cinema and Media Studies | Society for Cinema and Media Studies United States |
31/5/2017 - | ALLY Network Member | The University of Newcastle Australia |
15/5/2017 - 9/2/2021 | Ourimbah Occupational Health & Safety Committee | The University of Newcastle Australia |
16/3/2017 - 31/12/2019 | National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia | National Association of Enabling Educators of Australia Australia |
1/1/2016 - 31/12/2019 | English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Board | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2013 - | Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand | Popular Culture Association of Australia and New Zealand Australia |
14/12/2012 - | Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies | Centre for Media and Celebrity Studies Canada |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2013 | English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Board | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2016 | Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia | The Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Australia |
1/1/2009 - 4/4/2014 | Asian Studies Association of Australia | Asian Studies Association of Australia Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/1/2024 - | Socal Coordinator | Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Australia |
24/10/2022 - 26/2/2023 | Acting Program Convenor (Open Foundation - Central Coast) | The University of Newcastle Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre Australia |
1/6/2019 - 31/12/2019 | Editorial Intern | The Daily Fandom United States |
15/3/2017 - 11/4/2019 | Central Coast Community College Board Director | Central Coast Community College Australia |
1/1/2016 - 31/12/2019 | Program Convenor (Foundation Studies - Central Coast) | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2015 - 31/12/2015 | Deputy Program Convenor (Foundation Studies - Central Coast) | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Australia |
1/7/2014 - 31/12/2014 | Acting Program Convenor (Foundation Studies - Central Coast) | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2012 - 31/12/2015 | Academic Advisor | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
1/1/2009 - 31/12/2015 | Mentor Coordinator | The University of Newcastle English Language & Foundation Studies Centre Australia |
Awards
Award
Year | Award |
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2018 |
ELFSC Health & Safety Award English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
2014 |
OLT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Office for Learning and Teaching |
Research Award
Year | Award |
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2019 |
FPRC Fame and Fandom Conference Best Paper Award Fame and Persona Research Consortium |
2015 |
ELFSC Research Excellence Award English Language and Foundation Studies Centre, University of Newcastle |
Teaching Award
Year | Award |
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2013 |
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support University of Newcastle |
2013 |
Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award for Enabling Programs University of Newcastle |
2012 |
Vice-Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning University of Newcastle |
2006 |
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence and Learning Support University of Newcastle |
Invitations
Distinguished Visitor
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2015 | CNTO 301 Basic Cantonese I - Andy Lau and the popular representation of cultural identity |
2015 | FIST 240 Media Industries - Hong Kong case study: Andy Lau as a transmedia and transnational star |
2015 | FIST 300 Cult Cinema - Asian/Hong Kong cult cinema |
2015 | Visiting Scholar for the Centre for Cinema Studies, University of British Columbia |
Speaker
Year | Title / Rationale |
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2015 | Cinema Salon@UBC Library, University of British Columbia - Johnnie To's 'Running Out of Time' |
2015 | Centre for Chinese Research, Institute of Asian Research, University of British Columbia - Andy Lau and the popular presentation of cultural identity |
2015 | Green College, University of British Columbia - Popular patriotism: How Hong Kong star Andy Lau rediscovered his cultural identity |
Thesis Examinations
Year | Level | Discipline | Thesis |
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2021 | Honours | Social Sciences | Do they deserve it? A thematic analysis of online commentary about celebrity women |
2019 | Honours | Social Sciences | Popular culture icon Daenerys Targaryen through the post-feminist gaze |
2018 | Honours | Social Sciences | "It's a love story, baby, just say yes": The role of text, paratexts, and intertexts in creating homoerotic interpretations in Sherlock Holmes and Captain America |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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EPHUMA122 |
Newstep English The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
EPHUMA144 |
Literature Foundations The University of Newcastle | Australia |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/1/2022 - 31/12/2022 |
EPHUMA160 |
Film Studies The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
FILM1910 |
Introduction to Film and Television Studies The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2007 - 31/12/2007 |
EPHUMA144 |
Literature & Film: Identities The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/1/2003 - 31/12/2021 |
FILM1002 |
Contemporary World Cinema & Its Contexts The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2008 - 31/12/2008 |
PREP8000 |
Writing Academic Essays The University of Newcastle |
Lecturer | 1/1/2010 - 31/12/2017 |
EPHUMA306 |
Literature & Film The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/7/2003 - 31/12/2014 |
EPHUMA160 |
Screen and Cultural Studies The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/1/2022 - 31/12/2024 |
FILM3020 |
The Australian Cinema The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2006 - 31/12/2006 |
EPHUMA120 |
Media and Communication Studies The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/1/2023 - 31/12/2024 |
EPHUMA244 |
Literature & Film: Genre & Adaptation The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/7/2003 - 31/12/2021 |
FILM3001 |
Television in Australia The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
FILM3100 |
Genre Study: The Horror Film The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/1/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
FILM3004 |
Contemporary European Cinema The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2005 - 31/12/2005 |
FMCS3100 |
Digital Culture The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | Lecturer | 1/1/2020 - 31/7/2020 |
FILM1010 |
Film and Television Studies The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2006 - 31/12/2008 |
EPHUMA172 |
Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking The University of Newcastle |
Course Coordinator | 1/7/2022 - 31/12/2023 |
PREP7600 |
Academic Survival Skills The University of Newcastle |
Lecturer | 1/1/2009 - 31/12/2015 |
ENGL1040 |
Australian Literature: Narratives of Identity The University of Newcastle |
Tutor | 1/1/2003 - 31/12/2003 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (3 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2022 | Christensen J, '#AlwaysKeepFighting: The Legacy of Supernatural', Fame and Fandom: Functioning On and Offline, University of Iowa Press, Iowa City 64-78 (2022) [B1] | ||||
2018 |
Christensen JJ, ''East meets West meets East again': The Good, The Bad, The Weird and the Transnational Dialogue of Auteurs', Unbridling the Western Film Auteur: Contemporary, Transnational and Intertextual Explorations, Peter Lang, Oxford 183-201 (2018) [B1]
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Nova | |||
2014 | Christensen JJ, 'Lost in translation: Disrespect and the importance of cultural nuance in Hong Kong/Hollywood cinematic relations', Hollywood and the World, Inter-Disciplinary Press, Oxford, United Kingdom 89-98 (2014) [B1] | Nova |
Journal article (5 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2023 | Christensen J, 'Cómo Todo a la vez en todas partes homenajea a las películas de artes marciales', The Conversation, (2023) | ||
2022 | Christensen J, 'Butt plug duels, sex toy fights and fanny pack stunts: how Everything Everywhere All At Once fits into the canon of comedy-martial arts films', The Conversation, (2022) | ||
2021 | Christensen J, 'From Bruce Lee to Shang-Chi - a short history of the kung fu film in cinema', The Conversation, (2021) | ||
2012 | Christensen JJ, 'We are all the same, we are all unique': The paradox of using individual celebrity as metaphor for national (transnational) identity', Humanity, 2012 11-24 (2012) [C2] | ||
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Conference (29 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link | ||
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2021 | Christensen J, 'Burying Castiel: Misha Collins and the contested legacy of Supernatural', Boston, USA (Virtual Conference) (2021) | ||||
2019 | Christensen J, '#AlwaysKeepFighting: The legacy of Supernatural', Fame and Fandom: Functioning On and Offline Conference, University of Western Australia, Perth (2019) | ||||
2019 | Christensen J, 'The (digital) distance between us: Investigating Twitter as a site of fan validation', Fan Studies Network Australasia Conference, Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne (2019) | ||||
2016 |
Christensen JJ, Hunt JW, 'Engaging mature-aged learners: Evaluating the engagement of students in the open access Open Foundation enabling program', 3rd Biennial Foundation and Bridging Educators New Zealand Conference, Unitec Institute of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand (2016) [E1]
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2015 |
Hunt JW, Christensen J, Shah M, 'Examining student engagement in enabling programs', 3rd National Association of Enabling Educators Australia Conference, Sydney (2015) [E3]
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2015 | Christensen JJ, 'All things to everyone: Andy Lau's performance of a hybridised national celebrity identity', Journal of Intercultural Studies Conference, CUNY, New York (2015) [E3] | ||||
2014 | Christensen JJ, 'Approaching celebrity studies from (more than) One Direction: A model for deconstructing the contemporary boy band', Celebrity Studies 2nd Biennial Conference, Royal Holloway, University of London (2014) [E3] | ||||
2014 | Christensen JJ, 'The production and reception of global celebrity: Marketing Andy Lau', Film and Media 2014 - Visions of Identity: Global Film and Media, Institute of Education Conference Centre, University of London (2014) [E3] | ||||
2013 | Christensen JJ, 'Infernal departures: Examining the production and reception of Hollywood/Hong Kong remakes and adaptations', 1st Global Conference. Hollywood and the World, Sydney, Australia (2013) [E3] | ||||
2013 | Christensen JJ, '"Let the world know we are all Chinese": The role of the music video in Andy Lau's 'New' patriotism', 4th Annual PopCAANZ Conference, Brisbane, Australia (2013) [E3] | ||||
2013 | Christensen JJ, 'Andy Lau ... Unforgettable', Another World of Popular Entertainments, Newcastle, Australia (2013) [E3] | ||||
2013 |
Hunt JW, Christensen JJ, 'Views from the top: Academic staff views on engaging students in learning', National Association of Education Enablers Australia Conference 2013, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3]
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2013 | Christensen JJ, 'When knowledge 'clicks': Facilitating a flexible classroom through the use of in-class technology', National Association of Education Enablers Australia Conference 2013, Melbourne, Australia (2013) [E3] | ||||
2013 | Christensen JJ, 'When Atticus met Eminem and Ennis met Obi-Wan: Enabling learning through the use of film adaptation', Teaching Adaptations Symposium Program, Hobart, Tasmania (2013) [E3] | ||||
2012 | Christensen JJ, 'The charisma of Andy Lau: Cultural instability and the role of the celebrity in nationalist discourse', Celebrity Studies Inaugural Conference, Melbourne, Australia (2012) [E3] | ||||
2012 | Christensen JJ, 'A big BOOST: Enhancing student engagement through packaged academic and peer support', Conference Handbook. Foundation and Bridging Educators New Zealand Inaugural Conference 2012, Auckland, New Zealand (2012) [E3] | ||||
2012 | Christensen JJ, 'Bridging the gap: Andy Lau Tak-wah and the porous borders of Chinese national cinema', 19th Biennial Conference of the Asian Studies Association of Australia, Parramatta, NSW (2012) [E3] | ||||
2011 | Christensen JJ, 'Enabling efficacy: Promoting self- and collaborative efficacy within enabling education programs', Book of Abstracts. 1st International Australasian Conference on Enabling Access to Higher Education, Adelaide, SA (2011) [E3] | ||||
2010 | Christensen JJ, 'What more can I do? Linking student learning to proactive lecturer practices', New Zealand Association of Bridging Educators 9th National Conference. Programme, Wellington, NZ (2010) [E3] | ||||
2009 | Kavanagh KO, Christensen JJ, 'Social Inclusion in a Distance Education Context', 3rd National Conference of Enabling Educators Abstracts, Toowoomba, QLD (2009) [E3] | ||||
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Media (10 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2023 | Christensen J, 'ABC Radio Melbourne 'History of Fan Clubs' - Interview with David Astle'', (2023) | ||
2022 | Christensen J, 'ABC Radio Melbourne 'Collaborative viewing practices' - Interview with David Astle', (2022) | ||
2022 | Christensen J, 'ABC Radio Melbourne 'Fan's idol crushes' - Interview with David Astle', (2022) | ||
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Other (1 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2019 | Henderson P, Brann L, 'Modern Day Tribalism and Social Consumption', (2019) |
Thesis / Dissertation (1 outputs)
Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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2014 | Christensen J, Where in the world is Andy Lau? Putting the 'popular' back into studies of Hong Kong popular entertainment, University of Newcastle (2014) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 12 |
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Total funding | $110,862 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20181 grants / $81,246
ECR HDR Candidate Scholarship$81,246
Funding body: The University of Newcastle
Funding body | The University of Newcastle |
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Scheme | Research Advantage - ECR HDR Candidate Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2018 |
Funding Finish | 2021 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20141 grants / $5,000
Research travel grant - Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education$5,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Travel Grant |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2014 |
Funding Finish | 2014 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
20132 grants / $3,468
Scholarship - Improving Access to Higher Education Conference$2,968
Funding body: Criterion
Funding body | Criterion |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Postgraduate travel bursary - Teaching Adaptations Symposium$500
Funding body: University of Tasmania
Funding body | University of Tasmania |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Postgraduate Travel Bursary |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2013 |
Funding Finish | 2013 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20125 grants / $17,089
HEPPP project grant - BOOST Open Foundation (Ourimbah)$9,220
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Not Known |
Category | UNKN |
UON | N |
Scholarship - Shangri-La University Alliance Southern China 10-day cultural tour$3,000
Funding body: Confucius Institute
Funding body | Confucius Institute |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Scholarship - Evaluating & Optimising Social Inclusion in Tertiary Education: Measurement & Evaluation for Improved Participation Conference$2,968
Funding body: Criterion
Funding body | Criterion |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
Scholarship - Research Higher Degree Completion$1,526
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Postgraduate bursary - Inaugural Celebrity Studies Journal Conference$375
Funding body: Celebrity Studies Journal
Funding body | Celebrity Studies Journal |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Postgraduate Bursary |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2012 |
Funding Finish | 2012 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20111 grants / $2,859
Scholarship - Measuring & Improving Student Engagement & Experience Conference$2,859
Funding body: Criterion
Funding body | Criterion |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2011 |
Funding Finish | 2011 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20101 grants / $200
Postgraduate travel bursary - Asia-Pacific Week$200
Funding body: Australian National University
Funding body | Australian National University |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Postgraduate Travel Bursary |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2010 |
Funding Finish | 2010 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | External |
Category | EXTE |
UON | N |
20021 grants / $1,000
Scholarship - History Department Summer Scholarship$1,000
Funding body: University of Newcastle
Funding body | University of Newcastle |
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Project Team | Joyleen Christensen |
Scheme | Scholarship |
Role | Lead |
Funding Start | 2002 |
Funding Finish | 2002 |
GNo | |
Type Of Funding | Internal |
Category | INTE |
UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | Masters | Psychoanalytic Cosmology and the Myth of the Hero | M Philosophy(Cultural Studies), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | The Affective Space and the Supernatural Viewer | PhD (Cultural Studies), College of Human and Social Futures, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
Dr Joyleen Christensen
Position
Senior Lecturer
ELFSC
Learning and Teaching
Academic Division
Focus area
Screen and Cultural Studies
Contact Details
joyleen.christensen@newcastle.edu.au | |
Phone | (02) 4348 4190 |
Links |
Personal webpage |
Office
Room | HO 1.69 |
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Building | Humanities Office |
Location | Ourimbah Campus 10 Chittaway Road Ourimbah, NSW 2258 Australia |