Dr. Marcel Decoste

Professor

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Biography

Marcel DeCoste is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Regina, where he has been a faculty member since the summer of 2000. He specializes in 20th-century British and American literature, particularly Modernism, and has published extensively on authors such as Cormac McCarthy, Evelyn Waugh, and Flannery O'Connor. DeCoste teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, focusing on themes such as modernist fiction, horror literature, and the legacies of the world wars in literature. His scholarly works include a book-length study on Cormac McCarthy’s Catholic critique of the American Enlightenment and numerous articles in respected journals. His deep engagement with the literature of the 20th century has yield critically acclaimed publications and he supervises theses on various aspects of literary studies, encouraging students to explore complex themes in literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-06-01 — Present

University of Regina • Regina, SK

Teaching and researching 20th-century British and American literature, with a focus on Modernism and contemporary literary themes.

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.