Dr. Anthony Kemp

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anthony Kemp is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern California. His research primarily focuses on American literature and culture, emphasizing religious and anti-religious aspects in literature, particularly how religion transforms romanticism. A specialist in American studies, he also has a pronounced interest in transatlantic connections from the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. He teaches various subjects including American modernism and medieval classics at the undergraduate level. Kemp has contributed extensively to the fields of literature, philosophy, and critical theory, exploring the interrelations between these areas. His notable publications include 'The Estrangement Past' and 'The Materialist Ideology: Bacon Sade'. Kemp has presented at various conferences, highlighting topics such as cognitive perceptions and the historical consciousness of modernity. His academic endeavors reflect a rich engagement with both ancient texts and contemporary performance art.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1994-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in English literature and culture.

Assistant Professor

1988-01-01 — 1994-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Engaged in teaching and research in English.

Adjunct Instructor

1994-01-01 — 1995-01-01

Pace University •

Taught courses in English.

Teaching Assistant

1984-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Harvard University •

Assisted in teaching American literature.

Visiting Scholar

1991-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Harvard University •

Research Consultant

1985-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Library America •

Research Associate

1983-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Library America •

Editorial Assistant

1981-01-01 — 1982-01-01

Columbia University Press •

Awards

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Teaching Award

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Distinction

1989-01-01
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Distinction in Teaching

1986-01-01
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President’s Fellow

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.