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Faculty in Literary Studies

Whether you are interested in specific genres, areas, or periods in literary history, you will be well-served by the engaged approach of our faculty that places special emphasis on critical thinking skills and comparative study.

Jennifer Browdy

Jennifer Browdy de Hernandez

Area of Specialization: Contemporary world literature by women, gender studies, media studies
PhD: New York University

Peter Filkins

Peter Filkins

Area of Specialization: Creative Writing, Modern and Contemporary Poetry, World Literature, Translation, Postwar German Literature
MFA: Columbia University

Jamie Hutchinson

Jamie Hutchinson

Area of Specialization: American romanticism, nature writing, creative nonfiction, The Inklings
PhD: University of New Mexico

Brendan Mathews

Brendan Mathews

Area of Specialization: Creative writing (fiction), Modern Irish literature, contemporary literature
MFA: University of Virginia

Kristy McMorris

Kristy McMorris

Area of Specialization: Contemporary African American and Caribbean literature, Black feminist theory, postcolonial criticism
PhD: New York University

Jane Wanninger

Jane Wanninger

Area of Specialization: English Literature, Shakespeare and Early Modern Drama, Gender and Performance Studies
PhD: Vanderbilt University