Dr. Mark Patterson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Patterson is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of English at the University of Washington, specializing in 21st Century American literature, critical theory, and literary history. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oregon and a Ph.D. from Princeton University, completed in 1981. His academic interests extend to the intersections of law and literature, pedagogy, and political themes within literary contexts. Patterson has focused his research on the evolving landscapes of American literature, contextualizing it within contemporary critical debates. As an educator, he has contributed significantly to the academic community through various teaching roles and mentoring of students. His work critically engages with the narratives shaping modern American thought and the cultural implications of literary studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.