About Author

Cristina Emanuela Dascalu holds a PhD in English from the University of Tulsa where she was the recipient of teaching and research assistantships, a publication fellowship, and the Chapman Award. She also holds international Masters of Arts degrees in communication (winning the NAFSA Grant and PSU International Scholarship) and English (Teaching Assistantship; PSU International Scholarship) from Pittsburg State University. Dr. Dascalu’s honors and awards include being on the Dean’s National List, the Award for Excellence of Research, Scholarship and Teaching in the department of communication and department of English, the department of foreign languages Meritory Award (French), and the Wilson Scholarship.

Dr. Dascalu also holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees, as well as a Diploma de Licenta de Merit (summa cum laude) from Al. I. Cuza University of Iasi, Romania, and a Baccalaureate Degree from Colegiul National Stefan cel Mare of Tg. Neamt, Romania.