Dr. Myka Tucker Abramson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Myka Tucker-Abramson is a Reader in the Department of English and Comparative Literary Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on modern and contemporary American literature, particularly urban geography, Marxist-feminist theory, and world-ecology. She has written two books: 'Novel Shocks: Urban Renewal and the Cultural Origins of Neoliberalism', published by Fordham University Press in 2018, examines the consolidation of hegemony in the post-WWII era, while her forthcoming book 'Cartographies of Empire: The Road Novel and Hegemony' from Stanford University Press offers a comparative analysis of the road novel across various countries. She has taught numerous modules, including 'Modes of Reading' and 'Global Literary Radicalisms'. Her research interests also extend to the global proletarian novel and the intersections of literary studies and political theory. In addition, she has participated in significant academic projects analyzing literature's role in cultural and socioeconomic contexts, and she supervises graduate projects within her areas of expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2017-09-01 — Present

University of Warwick • Coventry, England

Engaged in teaching and researching areas related to American literature and urban geography.

Lecturer

— Present

King’s College London • London, England

Taught modules and contributed to research in the field of literature.

Requirements for University of Warwick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.1
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in Engineering or a related STEM discipline
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Official transcripts
  • Degree certificate
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency evidence
Specialization Notes

Includes General, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Biomedical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Most programs fall under English Band A.