Dr. Lori Newcomb

Associate Professor

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Biography

Lori Humphrey Newcomb is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois, specializing in English literature. She holds a Ph.D. in English from Duke University and a B.A. in British Studies from Yale University. Her research delves into early modern prose fiction and drama, exploring the intricacies of popular print culture and various theories of representation, performance, and difference. Newcomb's notable publications include 'Reading Popular Romance in Early Modern England,' published by Columbia University Press in 2002. In addition to her primary affiliation with the Department of English, she is also an Associate Professor in Gender and Women's Studies and specializes in Unit Criticism and Interpretive Theory. Her work focuses on the intersections of literature and cultural studies during the early modern period, contributing significant insights to the field. With a rich academic background and a diverse array of research interests, Newcomb continues to engage students and researchers alike in the exploration of historical narratives and their contemporary implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2005-08-01 — Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Lori Humphrey Newcomb serves as an Associate Professor, contributing to the fields of English literature and Gender and Women's Studies.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
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Specialization Notes

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