Dr. Mark Mcdayter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark McDayter is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. He completed his Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, and PhD at the University of Toronto. His teaching and research interests primarily focus on the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, exploring themes of material culture, social space and identity, and historicism. McDayter's work also engages with digital humanities, particularly in the areas of digital editing and electronic textuality, which intersects with his larger interests in bibliography and the history of the book. He has a strong focus on literary milieux, especially libertine court literature from the seventeenth century, political verse satire, and literary miscellanies. Additionally, he is dedicated to incorporating technology into teaching to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.