124. Benjamin Bergholtz: Engagement and Reflection
Dr. Ben Bergholtz, assistant professor of English at Louisiana Tech University, discusses his journey into academia, his teaching philosophy, and his book Swallowing a World: Globalization and the Maximalist Novel. He emphasizes the importance of engagin
Episode 124 of the Beyond 1894 podcast, hosted by Louisiana Tech University, titled "124. Benjamin Bergholtz: Engagement and Reflection" was published on May 28, 2025 and runs 41 minutes.
May 28, 2025 ·41m · Beyond 1894
Episode Description
Dr. Ben Bergholtz, assistant professor of English at Louisiana Tech University, discusses his journey into academia, his teaching philosophy, and his book "Swallowing a World: Globalization and the Maximalist Novel." He emphasizes the importance of engaging students through high-energy, reflective classes and the need for interdisciplinary approaches. Bergholtz highlights the evolution of the English curriculum to include diverse literature and digital humanities, and he also addresses some of the challenges of AI in education.
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