Ziva Ben-Porat is an Israeli literary scholar and academic who serves as a professor at Tel Aviv University. She is recognized for her contributions to the fields of narrative theory, comparative literature, and interdisciplinary studies that integrate literature with cognitive science and other humanities disciplines.
Academic Career
- Position: Professor in the Department of Literature, Language, and the Arts at Tel Aviv University.
- Research Interests: Narrative structure, literary theory, cognitive poetics, interdisciplinary methodologies, and the interaction between literature and other cultural forms.
Publications and Editorial Work
- Co‑editor of Narrative Theory: Core Concepts and Critical Debates (Routledge, 2017), a widely cited volume that surveys major approaches to narrative analysis.
- Contributor to various edited collections and scholarly journals focusing on narrative, literary theory, and interdisciplinary research.
Professional Activities
- Member of academic committees and research groups that promote interdisciplinary collaboration across the humanities and social sciences.
- Participant in international conferences and workshops on narrative theory and literary studies.
Recognition
Ben‑Porat’s work is frequently cited in scholarly literature on narrative and literary theory, reflecting her influence within the academic community.
Note: Specific biographical details such as date of birth are not widely published in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.