Dr. Claire Mceachern

Professor

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Biography

Professor Claire McEachern is a leading scholar in Sixteenth and Seventeenth-Century British Literature, with a particular focus on the intersections of Reformation religions, politics, gender, and sexuality in early modern women’s writing. She has an impressive academic background, having earned her PhD from the University of Chicago in 1991, as well as both an MA and a BA from the same institution and Dartmouth College, respectively. Professor McEachern has authored and edited significant monographs and essay collections that explore Shakespeare and the broader cultural contexts of his works, including 'Believing Shakespeare: Studies in Longing' and the 'Cambridge Companion to Shakespearean Tragedy'. Her editorial work has expanded to renowned editions of Shakespeare's plays, reinforcing her position in the field of English literature studies. Recent publications spotlight her engagement with contemporary themes and historical analysis, with contributions to esteemed scholarly books, focusing on topics from devotional poetry to the complexities of Shakespearean authorship. Beyond traditional scholarship, Professor McEachern has ventured into creative nonfiction, with her latest book, 'Coyotes Culture: Essays Old Malibu', reflecting her diverse literary interests.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
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Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.