Dr. Lyn Bennett

Professor

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Biography

Lyn Bennett is a Professor in the Department of English at Dalhousie University. She specializes in textual studies, Early Modern literature, gender studies, rhetoric, and health literature. Bennett has contributed significantly to her field through various articles, book chapters, and two monographs, including 'Rhetoric, Medicine, Woman Writer, 1600-1700' published by Cambridge in 2018. Her research interests also include the intersection of rhetoric and women's writing, showcasing how these areas influence cultural representations. She is a co-investigator on a SSHRC Insight Development Grant and is currently working on a project focused on Early Modern Maritime Recipes, creating a database for medical remedies. Apart from her publications in diverse journals, Bennett has also been involved in numerous funded research initiatives and has received various awards throughout her academic career.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Active in research and teaching within the Department of English.

Awards

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SSHRC Insight Development Grant

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SSHRC Standard Research Grant

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SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship

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SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship

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Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship

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Eliza Ritchie Doctoral Scholarship

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Carleton University Senate Medal