Dr. Patrick Spedding

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrick Spedding is a Lecturer and Literary Studies Coordinator at Monash University, where he is also the Associate Director of the Centre for Book. His substantial historical scholarship has led to a deep interest in book history, particularly regarding the relationship between authors, readers, printers, and publishers. He investigates themes of censorship, the availability of books, and the nuances of annotation in reading practices. Initially focusing on Eliza Haywood, an eighteenth-century writer, his research has expanded to encompass a range of topics within eighteenth-century literature, including erotica and Gothic fiction. His doctoral dissertation on Haywood, completed in 2004, won the MLA Prize for Distinguished Bibliography in 2006. Throughout his career, Patrick has been involved in various research projects, including studies on marginalia and censorship, and he has supervised numerous honors and postgraduate projects in fantasy and supernatural fiction. He has also contributed significantly to the editorial landscape of literary studies, editing multiple volumes alongside his teaching responsibilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Lecturer and Literary Studies Coordinator at Monash University, overseeing the literary studies stream and contributing to various research and academic activities.

Awards

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MLA Prize Distinguished Bibliography

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

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