This competitive award recognizes Dr. Klimova’s innovative course, Taboo Desires through a Global Lens: Exploring Sex, Love, and Unconventional Romance in Film and Literature, which explores representations of unconventional relationships in literature and film across cultures.
The FELT Grant supports the integration of hands-on learning and emerging technologies into course design. Through this initiative, Dr. Klimova will further develop experiential components that enhance student engagement with complex topics such as gender, sexuality, cultural norms, and social boundaries.
As part of the fellowship, Dr. Klimova will participate in specialized pedagogical and technical training, collaborating with campus partners to incorporate maker-centered and technology-driven approaches into the curriculum.
This recognition highlights ongoing efforts within the Russian Program to advance innovative, interdisciplinary, and student-centered teaching.'