Academic Emotions: Feeling the Institution

The University is a disciplining institution that produces both an emotional culture and emotional suffering. This Element explores the emotional dynamics of the academy, the production of the academic self, and the role of emotion in negotiating power in the ivory tower.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2021
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The University is a complex institution that plays a crucial role in shaping the academic self and the emotional experiences of its students. It not only imparts knowledge and skills but also cultivates a distinct emotional culture that can be both enriching and challenging. At times, the disciplinary practices employed by the University can lead to discomfort and emotional suffering among those who find them challenging.

To better understand the emotional dynamics of the academy as a disciplining institution, this Element delves into a wide range of contemporary academic writings on the modern academy. It explores the processes by which the academic self is produced, the role of emotion in negotiating power within the ivory tower, and the complex interplay between the institution, emotion, and the individual.

Drawing on methodologies from the History of Emotion, this Element aims to deepen our understanding of the relationship between the University, emotion, and the self. It seeks to uncover the emotional patterns and experiences that shape academic life, the ways in which emotions are used to establish and maintain power dynamics, and the ways in which individuals navigate and negotiate these emotional complexities.

Through its analysis, this Element provides valuable insights into the emotional experiences of students, faculty, and administrators within the University. It sheds light on the ways in which emotions can be both a source of strength and resilience as well as a source of vulnerability and distress. It also highlights the importance of creating supportive environments that promote emotional well-being and encourage individuals to thrive academically and personally.

In conclusion, the University is an institution that disciplines the academic self and produces a particular emotional culture. While this disciplinary process can be enriching and rewarding, it can also lead to emotional suffering for those who find it challenging. By exploring the emotional dynamics of the academy through the lens of the History of Emotion, this Element seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between the institution, emotion, and the self. It provides valuable insights into the emotional experiences of students, faculty, and administrators and highlights the importance of creating supportive environments that promote emotional well-being and academic success.

Weight: 134g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108964944
Edition number: New ed