Dr. Kevin Foster

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kevin Foster is an Associate Professor in Literary Studies at Monash University, specializing in the intersection of national identity, literature, and media. His scholarly work includes a PhD from Monash University and he has taught since 1995. His research has mainly focused on military-media relations and the representation of war, with notable publications including "Fighting Fictions: War, Narrative National Identity" and "Lost Worlds: Latin America Imagining Empire." He has also edited significant collections addressing the media's coverage of the Afghanistan war and has contributed to a deeper understanding of how Australian media represents military actions. Currently, he is exploring military photography during World War II and its implications for Australian memory. Foster has supervised numerous graduate students on topics ranging from literary nationalism to military-media relations, contributing significantly to academic discourse in these areas.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Teaching and researching in Literary Studies, with a focus on national identity and the representation of war.

Awards

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Visiting Fellowship

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Visiting Research Fellow

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Visiting Research Fellow

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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