Lidiana de Moraes earned her Ph.D. in Literary, Cultural, and Linguistic Studies from the University of Miami. Originally from Brazil, she brings over a vast teaching experience in literature, cultural studies, and second language education to FSU. Her interdisciplinary work engages feminist cultural traditions, critical perspectives on colonial histories, and creative expression across the Atlantic world, with a particular focus on Latin America and Africa.
As a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow in Vanderbilt University’s Collaborative Humanities program (2022–2025), Lidiana began developing her current book project, Axes of Insubordination: Feminist Luso-Afro-Brazilian Art in a Global Context. The book examines how artists from Portuguese-speaking regions in Africa and the Americas utilize literature, film, and music to challenge dominant narratives, rethink historical memory, and promote social transformation.
At FSU, Dr. de Moraes offers courses that invite students to think deeply and creatively about the world around them. Her classes, such as “Music is Power!” and “Afro-Diasporic Legacies,” encourage students to examine how culture reflects and shapes social dynamics across time and place. She is especially passionate about building inclusive, dynamic learning environments where students feel motivated to engage with unfamiliar ideas, connect across differences, and explore global perspectives with curiosity and consideration.
Outside of the classroom, Lidiana enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, reading novels, and cheering for her favorite soccer teams: Sport Club Internacional and Arsenal.
Honors Signature Courses
HUM 2937: Afro-diasporic Legacies
HUM 2937: Music is Power