Dr. Laura Ashe

Professor

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Biography

Professor Laura Ashe is a Faculty member in the Department of English at the University of Oxford, specializing in Medieval Literature and culture. She holds the position of David Woods Kemper Family Fellow at Worcester College. Her research interests encompass a wide range of topics within medieval literature, including the emergence of individual subjectivity, ethics, moral philosophy in literature, and the exploration of chivalry in medieval culture. Ashe's notable publications include 'Fiction History England, 1066-1200' and 'The Oxford English Literary History vol. 1', both offering new interpretations of historical narratives and literary transformations. Her latest work, 'Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy', critically examines the connections between Chaucer’s narratives and contemporary ethical discourse. She is actively involved in various academic projects and has supervised numerous doctoral theses in her field. Additionally, Ashe has contributed to radio and television programs, sharing her expertise on medieval literature and its relevance to contemporary discussions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of English Literature

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, ENG, GB

Teaching and research in Medieval Literature, supervising graduate research.

Awards

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Philip Leverhulme Prize

2009-01-01
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Leverhulme Research Fellowship

2015-01-01
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Morton Bloomfield Visiting Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.