Dr. Gary Handwerk

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Biography

Gary Handwerk specializes in modern European narrative theory with a focus on narrative ethics and its relation to political philosophy and fiction. His recent scholarly work has delved into Romantic-era texts, including critical editions of William Godwin's works such as 'Caleb Williams' and 'Fleetwood' published by Broadview Press. He has contributed essays related to Godwin's novels and Rousseau's 'Emile'. Additionally, he has translated and edited Nietzsche's 'Human, All Too Human' for Stanford University Press and authored an article on Romantic irony in the 'Cambridge History of Literary Criticism'. His current research interests include literature and the environment, and he teaches a course at the University of Washington on this subject, which connects with local high school classes.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.