Ashley Dutsch is an Instructor in the Department of English and World Languages. Her scholarly work explores the cultural significance of storytelling across mediums, with a focus on authorship in film adaptations of literary works, as well as the roles of gender and sexuality in folklore and fairy tales. A United States Navy veteran, Ashley earned her Master of Arts in English from Oakland University. Her master’s thesis analyzed star authorship in the 1939 film adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, contributing to conversations about how adaptations shape cultural memory and identity. She teaches courses in Composition and Literature, where she emphasizes critical thinking, interpretive strategies, and the development of skills that prepare students for engaged citizenship. She also serves on the Faculty Senate as a member of the Faculty Welfare Committee.
Film Adaptations of Literary Works, Folklore and Fairy Tales, and Composition and Rhetoric.
