Dr. Elizabeth Taylor

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Biography

Elizabeth (Beth) S. Taylor is a Distinguished Senior Lecturer Emerita in the Department of English at Brown University. She received her B.A. in American Studies from Smith College and earned her Ph.D. in American Literature from Brown University. After teaching at Harvard for five years, she returned to Brown in 1994, and has since been a prominent figure in the Nonfiction Writing Program. Taylor focuses her teaching on creative nonfiction, covering topics such as personal academic essays, literary journalism, historical narrative, and memoir. She has published works in flash nonfiction and essays, with a particular interest in mentoring students in various forms of nonfiction writing. Her recent book, "Plain Language Love Loss: Quaker Memoir," reflects her scholarly interests in the intersection of personal narrative and historical contexts. Taylor is also co-founder of the Nonfiction Writing Program and has received grants for developing innovative online writing courses. Her research explores the pedagogical methods of teaching nonfiction narrative and the evolving landscape of journalism and memoir.

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Courses

Introduction to Creative Nonfiction Thoughtful Generalist Creative Nonfiction: Practice and Criticism

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics