Dr. Matthew Hitchman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Matthew K. Hitchman is an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Washington. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 2020, following a Master’s degree from CUNY Hunter College in 2014, and a Bachelor’s degree from Seattle University in 2010. His research interests encompass American Culture, Genre Theory, Maritime Literature, and the Sentimental Novel, focusing particularly on Transatlantic Biography.

Research Interests

American Culture Genre Theory Maritime Literature Sentimental Novel Transatlantic Biography

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
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

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