Dr. Joseph Grossi

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Grossi is a faculty member at the University of Victoria, specialized in Old and Middle English literature. He is actively involved in the Medieval Studies research cluster at the university and teaches various courses that delve into Medieval literature, Italian Renaissance literature, and Old English. His scholarly work focuses on the demonization narratives in fourteenth- and fifteenth-century English writing, particularly exploring the contextual backgrounds of authors and texts associated with Middle English literature. Grossi supervises both undergraduate and graduate students, guiding them in their academic pursuits within Medieval studies. Some of the notable courses he teaches include Intro to Old English, Chaucer, and studies in Medieval World. His publications reflect extensive research in the field, including contributions to recognized encyclopedias and scholarly journals.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL 340 (Intro to Old English) ENGL 341 (Old English Literature) ENGL 344A (Chaucer: Canterbury Tales) ENGL 344B (Chaucer’s Troilus and Other Minor Works) ENGL 410 (Backgrounds of English Literary Traditions) ENGL 516 (Special Topics: Studies in Middle English Literature) ITAL 273 (Italian Renaissance) ITAL 472A (Boccaccio’s Decameron) ITAL 472B (Petrarch: Life and Literature) MEDI 303 (Intro to Medieval World) MEDI 304 (Italian Medieval Travel Narratives; Sea, Swamps, Saints in Medieval East Anglia) ENGL 515 (Studies in Middle English Literature: Chaucer and Italian Literature) MEDI 401 (The World of Dante’s Divine Comedy)

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.