Dr. James Womack

Assistant Professor

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Biography

James Womack is a Language Teaching Officer at the Language Centre of the University of Cambridge, specializing in the academic development and training of international students. He holds a Bye-Fellow position at Fitzwilliam College and serves as an Affiliated Lecturer in the Spanish and Portuguese Section of the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. Womack teaches courses in Spanish and English literature, focusing on topics including twentieth and twenty-first century European poetry, translation, and creative writing. He is also involved in teaching academic study skills for international students. His research interests encompass contemporary poetry, with a notable focus on his work as a translator for W.H. Auden. His published works include poetry collections and translations, with titles such as 'Misprint' (2012), 'Vladimir Mayakovsky' Poems (2016), and 'Trust: Book Lies' (2017). Womack's contributions to the field have been recognized through a range of publications, further establishing his expertise in contemporary literature and translation studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Language Teaching Officer

2016-09-01 — Present

Language Centre, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Teaching academic skills and language training to international students.

Bye-Fellow

2016-09-01 — Present

Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Contributing to the academic community and mentoring students.

Affiliated Lecturer

2016-09-01 — Present

Spanish and Portuguese Section, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, United Kingdom

Lecturing on Spanish and English literature and translation.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.