Dr. Dennis Britton

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dennis Britton is an Associate Professor and the English Honours Coordinator at the University of British Columbia. He specializes in early modern English literature, with a particular focus on the works of William Shakespeare and Edmund Spenser. His research interests include critical race studies, Protestant theology, and the history of emotion. Britton explores themes of race, identity, and literary history within the context of early modern texts. His notable publications include 'Becoming Christian: Race, Reformation, and Early Modern English Romance' and numerous co-edited volumes addressing the intersections of race and literature. Currently, he is working on a monograph titled 'Shakespeare Pity: Literary History Race Feeling' and a new critical edition of Shakespeare’s 'Othello.' Britton is actively engaged in reshaping the understanding of race in Renaissance literature through his teaching and scholarly work.

Research Interests

Early Modern English Literature Critical Race Studies Protestant Theology History of Emotion

Experience

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and researching in the Department of English Language and Literatures, focusing on early modern English literature and critical race studies.

Awards

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National Endowment Humanities Fellowship

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.