Dr. Rachel Prusko

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Rachel Prusko is an early modernist specializing in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. She has taught university-level English courses since 2000, beginning her career at MacEwan University in Edmonton before moving to North Hennepin College in Minnesota. Since returning to the University of Alberta in 2010 to pursue her PhD, Prusko has been actively researching and teaching, focusing on youth cultures and children's literature. Her recent publications include contributions to critical works on early modern drama and literature, demonstrating her engagement with contemporary scholarly discussions. Prusko teaches a variety of courses, including first-year literature and composition classes as well as senior-level courses on Shakespeare and early modern texts. Her interdisciplinary approach combines literary analysis with cultural studies to enhance students' understanding of the narrative and thematic richness of literature across genres.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL 102 - Introduction to Critical Analysis ENGL 199 - English Engineering

Requirements for University of Alberta

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management