Dr. Paul Malone

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paul Malone is an Associate Professor in the Department of Germanic & Slavic Studies at the University of Waterloo. His primary areas of research interest include literary cultural studies, focusing on graphic novels, film, and performance theory. Professor Malone has supervised graduate work on prominent figures such as Goethe, Brecht, and modern German literature. His published works explore a variety of topics including superheroes, German-language comics, and the influence of World Wars on literature and culture. Malone has contributed articles to journals such as 'Comics & Culture' and 'Seminar,' where he discusses themes ranging from literary adaptations to the cultural significance of comics. His teaching reflects his research interests and includes courses on German literature, film, and culture, with a strong emphasis on contemporary themes and texts.

Research Interests

Courses

GER 100: Zeitgeist Popular Culture GER/REES 120: Fairy Tales GER/REES 180: Masterpieces Literature REES 230: Devil: Mikhail Bulgakov’s Master Margarita GER 431/620/720: Topics German Literature & Culture: Volksstück GER 431/620/720: Topics German Literature & Culture: Franz Kafka: Klassische Erzählungen

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.