Dr. Anke Bernau

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Biography

Anke Bernau is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester specializing in Medieval English Literature. Her research interests encompass Medieval Literature, Ecocriticism, and Environmental Plant Humanities. Bernau focuses on various themes such as knots in medieval culture, representations of virginity across historical contexts, and the cultural significance of medieval religious practices. She is currently engaged in two main projects: the first explores the use of knots as metaphors in late medieval vernacular culture, while the second investigates the botanic aesthetic importance of urban mosses. Bernau has authored and co-edited numerous publications, including studies on female virginity, medieval film, and contributions to hagiography. In addition to her research, she teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on topics such as medieval ecologies and spatial theory. Bernau also provides supervision for PhD students and has contributed significantly to the academic community as a board member of the Manchester Medieval Literature Culture Series.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2015-09-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, ENG

Teaches courses in Medieval Literature, with a focus on Ecocriticism and Environmental Humanities.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.