Dr. Andrew Wallace

Professor

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Biography

Andrew Wallace is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Carleton University. He holds a B.A. Honours and M.A. from Trinity College, University of Toronto, as well as a Ph.D. from the same institution. His research specializes in Renaissance literature, particularly the works of Spenser and Milton, examining classical texts as well as literature from the Middle Ages. Wallace's books, including 'Virgil’s Schoolboys: Poetics and Pedagogy in Renaissance England' (2010) and 'Presence of Rome in Medieval and Early Modern Britain: Texts, Artefacts, Beliefs' (2020), explore the cultural and intellectual climates of these eras, focusing on the reception of classical works and their pedagogical implications in grammar schools of Renaissance England. He also has been involved in editing works related to early modern English literature and has contributed numerous essays and chapters to prestigious publications. His courses cover various themes in Renaissance studies, including the intersections of poetry, pedagogy, and classical influences.

Research Interests

Renaissance Literature Medieval Literature Classical Tradition Classical Philology

Courses

ENGL 5303—Renaissance Studies: Allegory Ordinary: Spenser’s Faerie Queene Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations ENGL 5308—Renaissance Studies: After Rome: Medieval Renaissance Perspectives Roman Britain ENGL 5308—Renaissance Studies: Tragedy! ENGL 5308—Renaissance Studies: The Afterlife Ancients: Classical Culture Origins Modernity ENGL 5308—Renaissance Studies: John Milton’s Poetry Prose ENGL 5308—Renaissance Studies: Renaissance Literature Renaissance Schoolroom

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.