Dr. Elizabeth Scala

Biography

Elizabeth Scala is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Texas at Austin, where she specializes in Chaucer studies, medieval literature, and textual environments. She has made significant contributions to the field through her essays on Chaucer, the Canterbury Tales, and various imprints. Scala served as an editor for the journal Exhibaria: Medieval/Early Modern/Theory and is the author of the book 'Desire and the Canterbury Tales' (Ohio State, 2015). Currently, she is working on her forthcoming book titled 'Shakespeare, Renaissance, and Chaucer' with Oxford University Press. Scala has received recognition for her work, including the Humanities Research Award from the College of Liberal Arts at UT Austin. She teaches a variety of courses, including the notable 'The Taylor Swift Songbook', which garnered international media attention due to its relevance in contemporary culture. Her extensive academic background includes a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University. Beyond her primary research interests, Scala actively engages with students through the Liberal Arts Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship program and has held various committee roles within the Modern Language Association and the New Chaucer Society.

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