Dr. Charlesia Mckinney Wigfall

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charlesia McKinney-Wigfall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Illinois University. She focuses on the intersections of Black and feminist literacies, exploring the dynamic realms of rhetorics and pedagogies. Her scholarly pursuits are grounded in qualitative research methodologies, emphasizing pleasure literacies and Black feminist pleasure politics. McKinney-Wigfall has taught a variety of courses, including Black Women Writers and Queer Pedagogies, where she integrates her research interests into the curriculum to foster critical engagement among her students.

Research Interests

Black Feminist Literacies Rhetorics Pedagogies Qualitative Research Methodologies Pleasure Literacies Pleasure Politics

Courses

Black Women Writers Black Women Pop Culture Feminism Fairy Tales Honors Seminar: Pleasure Pop Culture Introduction Composition Theory Practice Introduction Writing Studies Queer Pedagogies Feminist Rhetorics Methods Introduction Literacy Studies

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.