Florence Amamoto

Associate Professor

English

I love teaching the sweep of American literature from traditional Native American creation stories to contemporary novels although I am particularly interested in American women writers and ethnic American literature. I am also the director of Curriculum II, Gustavus' integrated alternative general education program, and am interested in its interdisciplinary approach, its exploration of values, and its creation of a learning community.

I have published and presented on Willa Cather, Thoreau, and diversity and church-related colleges. I love English Country dancing (what you see in Jane Austen movies) and travel (mainly in the US but also England and Japan).

Contact Information

English
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7399
E-mail: amamoto@gustavus.edu

Courses Taught

  • American Lit I
  • American Lit II
  • American Women Writers
  • Senior Seminar

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Events

Holy Communion Tomorrow

Morning Chapel Nov 24 10–10:20 am

Guided tour by Swedish artist Gudrun Westerlund at the Hillstrom Museum of Art Nov 24 1:30–2:30 pm

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