Emeritus Professor and Chair of the Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages
Professor Balina's research involves Soviet children's literature, particularly fairy tales. In recognition of her teaching and scholarship, she was appointed to the Illinois Wesleyan University Isaac Funk Professorship in 2007.
Professor Balina's research involves Soviet children's literature, particularly fairy tales. In recognition of her teaching and scholarship, she was appointed to the Illinois Wesleyan University Isaac Funk Professorship in 2007.
Positions
Present
Chair of the Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages,
Illinois Wesleyan University