Dr. Mayowa Ajibade

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mayowa Ajibade is an Assistant Professor in Africana Studies, with research focused on 20th and 21st century African literature in English and African American literature. He is particularly interested in the works and practices of Black experimental writers. His scholarly interests encompass the relationship between politics and literature, literary history, African cinema, African studies, and Black diaspora studies. He is currently working on a book project that provides a relational study of the thoughts of notable authors including Bessie Head, Carlene Hatcher Polite, Dambudzo Marechera, and Renee Gladman.

Research Interests

African Literature African American Literature Black Experimental Writing Politics and Literature Literary History African Cinema African Studies Black Diaspora Studies

Courses

AFRI 0370 - African American Novels AFRI 0510 - Love Stories African Literature Film AFRI 0860 - Home Homecoming

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics