Dr. Britt Mize

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Biography

Britt Mize is a Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Old English and Middle English literature and language. His research interests encompass Medieval Studies, Medievalism, and the study of historical narratives. Mize serves as the Editor of the journal Medieval Perspectives and has published significant works including "Traditional Subjectivities: Old English Poetics and Mentality" (University of Toronto Press, 2013). Over the years, he has contributed to the field through various articles focused on Old English poetry, including discussions on the 8th-century Franks Casket and the 10th-century Vercelli Book manuscript. Additionally, he has researched and published works on Chaucer and medieval traditions, notably editing seven Middle English plays for the Broadview Anthology series. His current research includes a focus on the 15th-century manuscript N-Town Plays, and he is involved in projects examining the epic poem Beowulf, including the editorship of the Beowulf's Afterlives Bibliographic Database and a forthcoming collection on medieval forms of literary adaptation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Arts and Humanities Fellowship

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Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

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Wells Fargo Honors Faculty Mentor Award

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Ray A. Rothrock Fellowship

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Faculty Research Enhancement Award

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Humanities Research Faculty Stipendiary Fellowship

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Student-Led Award for Teaching Excellence

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Scholarly Creative Activities Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.