Enaiê Mairê Azambuja

TEACHING

teaching philosophy

My teaching is grounded in modern and contemporary literary studies and informed by my research in poetry, ecocriticism, literary theory, and interdisciplinary work across literature, religion, and philosophy. I approach literature as both a formal and ethical practice, encouraging students to connect close reading with historical context and critical frameworks. Across my teaching, I emphasise clarity, intellectual rigour, and inclusivity, supporting students in developing independent critical judgement and confidence in their engagement with complex texts.

AREAS OF TEACHING & EXPERIENCE

Areas of Teaching

  • Modernist and contemporary poetry
  • Ecocriticism, environmental humanities, and environmental ethics
  • Literary theory (including postcolonial theory, gender and sexuality studies, ecocriticism)
  • Anglophone literature (Romantic to contemporary)
  • Lusophone and Brazilian literature (modern and contemporary), with emphasis on poetry and environmental writing
  • Practice-based teaching in poetry and ecopoetics
  • Interdisciplinary approaches to literature, religion, philosophy, and environmental ethics

Teaching Experience

  • Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the University of Surrey, the School of Advanced Study (University of London), Lancaster University, the University of Warwick, and the University of Edinburgh
  • Convenor and lecturer for core undergraduate modules
  • Postgraduate seminars in ecocriticism, environmental humanities, creative writing, and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and culture
  • Co-supervision of doctoral research in modern and contemporary literature

pedagogical training & approach

My teaching practice is underpinned by formal pedagogical training and reflective practice. I hold the Graduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching (GCLT) from the Surrey Institute of Education and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). These inform my approach to curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive teaching, ensuring that my teaching is research-led, intellectually demanding, and responsive to diverse student backgrounds.