Dr. Jonathan Skinner

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Skinner is a Reader in English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick, where he teaches Ecocriticism and Creative Writing. His research interests encompass Contemporary Poetry Poetics, Ecocriticism, Environmental Studies, Small Press Culture, Sound Studies, Critical Theory, and Translation. Skinner is the founder editor of Ecopoetics, a journal that explores creative-critical intersections within writing ecology. He is currently working on a book of poems that investigates the relationship between birdsong and conservation, aiming to connect ecological themes through poetry. Additionally, Skinner supervises several PhD projects focusing on themes like Atlantic Poetics in Nigerian Poetry and the intersection of poetry with environmental concerns. His selected publications include critical essays and book chapters on various aspects of ecopoetics, which reflect his interest in the dialectical relationship between poetry and environmental issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

— Present

University of Warwick • Coventry

Teaching Ecocriticism and Creative Writing, supervising PhD students.

Courses

Ecocriticism Creative Writing

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.