Professor Dr. Kevin Mcneilly

Biography

Kevin McNeilly is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia. His research interests encompass critical practice, especially in the study of late modernism and critical theory, with a significant focus on the works of Theodor Adorno and Emmanuel Levinas, exploring their implications in poetry and theatre. He maintains a strong interest in contemporary North American poetics, particularly the writings of Robert Bringhurst, Don McKay, and Elizabeth Bishop. McNeilly has been involved in major research initiatives related to improvisation and social aesthetics, contributing to the International Institute for Critical Studies in Improvisation. His scholarly output includes critical analyses of television drama and intermediality, as well as creative poetry. He is actively engaged in practice-based research that fosters social engagement through community arts. McNeilly also maintains blogs dedicated to poetry and musical improvisation, highlighting his multifaceted approach to literature and performance education.

Research Interests