Dr. Kevin Attell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Attell focuses his research and teaching on 20th and 21st-century literature and literary theory. He is the author of 'Giorgio Agamben: Threshold Deconstruction' (Fordham 2015) and has published numerous articles and book chapters exploring modern fiction, translation, and contemporary continental philosophy. Attell is currently working on a book titled 'Experience Novel'. His academic interests include 20th and 21st-century American and British literature as well as the philosophical history and theory of the novel.

Research Interests

20th Century American Literature 21st Century American Literature 20th Century British Literature 21st Century British Literature Literary Theory

Courses

ENGL 1102: Great American Novel ENGL 3571: Modern Irish Writers ENGL 7940: Directed Study ENGL 1191: FWS: British Literature ENGL 6739: Agamben's Homo Sacer

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture