Dr. Michael Zeitlin

Professor

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Biography

Michael Zeitlin is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, earned in 1988, and has a strong focus on Transatlantic Modernism and the works of William Faulkner, particularly within the realms of fiction and screenplays. Zeitlin's research also delves into themes surrounding war, aviation, and psychoanalysis, with a specific interest in the relationships between these subjects in twentieth and twenty-first-century contexts. He has served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Virginia and has published a number of influential works addressing topics such as American literature in wartime, the psychoanalytic implications of Faulkner's narratives, and the intersections of literature and modern warfare. Zeitlin is recognized for his contributions to both academic teaching and research, including receiving the Killam Teaching Prize for the Faculty of Arts in 2008-2009. His selected publications highlight a broad spectrum of critical themes, making significant contributions to understanding modern American literature and its historical and cultural implications.

Research Interests

Transatlantic Modernism American Literature War Literature Psychoanalysis Aviation Twentieth-Century Literature Twenty-First-Century Literature

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching courses in Transatlantic Modernism and contemporary literature focused on American fiction post-World War II.

Awards

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Killam Teaching Prize

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.