Dr. Clint Burnham

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Biography

Clint Burnham, born in Comox, British Columbia, is a professor in the Department of English at Simon Fraser University, where he has been a member since 2007. His research interests include cultural studies, focusing on film and popular culture, as well as contemporary poetry and various theoretical frameworks, particularly psychoanalysis and Marxism. He has authored numerous book-length studies, including those on Steve McCaffery, Fredric Jameson, and Slavoj Žižek, and has published various works of poetry and fiction, including the novel "Smoke Show" and the poetry collection "Goldberg Variations". His academic writing spans topics such as psychoanalysis, colonialism, climate disasterism, and digital culture, with several forthcoming publications on related subjects. Clint has taught at the University of British Columbia, Capilano College, and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, supervising many doctoral students on topics related to photography, sound, and poetry. He is also involved in academic organizational efforts, including conferences focused on psychoanalysis and the environmental context.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Simon Fraser University • Burnaby, BC

Member of the Department of English. Supervise doctoral students and teach various courses.

Courses

ENGL 355 OL01 Canadian Literatures

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy