Dr. David Wright

Professor

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Biography

David Wright is a Professor at the University of Illinois, specializing in African-American Literature and Contemporary American Literature. His expertise lies in Creative Writing and Fiction, where he has made significant contributions through both his teaching and published works. Wright holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He has received recognition for his teaching, notably the LAS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois in February 2021. His published works include the novel 'Black Cloud Rising' and several essays featured in The New Yorker. Beyond his primary role in the Department of English, he is also associated with the Center for African Studies and the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the university, reflecting his broad academic interests and commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Specializes in African-American Literature and Creative Writing.

Awards

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LAS Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching

2021-02-01

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
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