Dr. Michael Whitworth

Professor

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Biography

Professor Michael H. Whitworth specializes in Modern Literature and Culture and is a Tutorial Fellow at Merton College, University of Oxford. His current research focuses on the intersection of literature and science, particularly how poets of the early twentieth century engaged with scientific discourse. He is actively working on a project analyzing the use of scientific diction and imagery in poetry, contributing to a broader revival of metaphysical poetry from this period. Whitworth's academic contributions include articles, book chapters, and various editorial roles, particularly concerning Virginia Woolf and modernist poetry. He has published extensively, including an edition of Virginia Woolf's Night and Day and several articles exploring themes of literature and science. His teaching encompasses Victorian literature to contemporary works, with particular emphasis on modernism and modernist writers. Whitworth also supervises D.Phil. and postgraduate students and has served on committees for literary societies, further expanding his research interests in literature's relationship with scientific thought.

Research Interests

Experience

University Lecturer

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Lecturer in Twentieth Century Literature, focusing on teaching and research in modernism and contemporary literature.

Tutorial Fellow

— Present

Merton College • Oxford

Provide tutorial instruction in English literature, specializing in modernist and contemporary texts.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.