Dr. Monica Pearl

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Monica Pearl is a lecturer whose expertise lies in twentieth-century American literature and film. Her research primarily focuses on cultural representations of AIDS and the implications of sexuality on personal and cultural identities. She explores narrative elements and mourning processes within late twentieth-century American culture. Currently, Pearl is working on articles related to James Baldwin and engaging with themes of AIDS activism and representation. She supervises student work in various areas, including American culture, gay and lesbian writing, visual representation, African American writing, psychoanalysis, gender, and queer theory. She is also involved in projects that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of research in addressing societal challenges. Pearl's work contributes to unique discussions in queer arts activism and she frequently engages with media coverage concerning her research and expertise in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Manchester • Manchester

Teaching and supervising students in the field of twentieth-century American literature and cultural studies.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.