Dr. Andrew Pendakis

Biography

Andrew Pendakis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. He holds a B.A. in English from McMaster University, an M.A. in Theory and Criticism from the University of Western Ontario, a Ph.D. in English Cultural Studies from McMaster University, and a Post-Doctoral Degree in Contemporary Political Culture from the University of Alberta. His teaching and research interests lie at the intersection of philosophy, critical theory, and discourse analysis, with a focus on the implications of modern centrism and the critique of the cultural obsession with the 'middle ground'. He engages with a variety of contemporary sociopolitical issues through the lens of literature, aiming to encourage students to think critically about their positions in the ever-evolving socio-political landscape. Pendakis is particularly interested in discourse analyses of cultural phenomena, alongside historical and philosophical inquiries that include the works of major thinkers such as Machiavelli, Kant, and Hegel. He has taught at several international institutions, including the University of Bonn in Germany and Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Pendakis is passionate about guiding students through complex dialogues surrounding justice, historical violence, and the socio-political implications of literature.

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