Dr. John Leonard

Professor

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Biography

John Leonard is a Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. He completed his BA from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1980, followed by an MA from McMaster University in 1981, and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1986. His scholarly interests focus on John Milton’s poetry, notably with his edited edition of 'Paradise Lost', titled 'Faithful Labourers,' published by Oxford University Press in January 2013. Leonard enjoys teaching Renaissance and early modern literature, particularly to first-year students, fostering a love for literature's diverse periods and genres.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.