Dr. E Johnson

Professor

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Biography

E. Patrick Johnson is a Dean of the School of Communication and an Annenberg University Professor at Northwestern University. He is a scholar and artist, with a prolific career that encompasses performance and authorship. His research significantly impacts African American studies, Performance studies, and Gender and Sexuality studies. Johnson has authored several award-winning books, including 'Appropriating Blackness: Performance Politics Authenticity' and 'Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men South—An Oral History.' He has received accolades such as the Lilla Heston Award and the Stonewall Book Award Honor Book. Johnson's work includes co-editing influential anthologies like 'Black Queer Studies: A Critical Anthology' and 'Cultural Struggles: Performance, Ethnography, Praxis.' His performances bridge his written scholarship, with notable staged readings and productions like 'Pouring Tea: Black Gay Men South Tell Tales' and 'Sweet Tea—The Play.' His contributions have earned him recognition from various organizations, and he continues to engage in work that brings visibility to marginalized voices.

Research Interests

Awards

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Clarence Ver Steeg Award

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Martin Duberman Fellowship

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Errol Hill Award

Courses

307: Studies in Gender Performance 316: Folklore Oral Traditions 509: Performance Pedagogy 510: Postmodern Performance 518: Problems Research

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.