Dr. Robert Alexander

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Alexander is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at Brock University. He holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University and has received the Faculty of Humanities Award for Excellence in Teaching. His teaching and research interests are centered around literary journalism, rhetoric, and genre, employing journalistic methods in narrative techniques. Throughout his career, Alexander has developed Brock's Rhetoric, Professional Writing, and Creative Writing programs. He has authored numerous scholarly articles and is actively involved with the International Association for Literary Journalism Studies (IALJS), where he currently serves as President. Alexander's notable publications include works on Gonzo journalism and literary journalism's intersections with social justice and ecocriticism. He is also engaged in editing upcoming volumes focused on Comics Journalism and the role of Creative Non-Fiction in East-Central Europe. His current research includes a monograph titled 'Uncanny Subjects,' which explores the dynamics of journalist-source relationships in long-form narrative journalism.

Research Interests

Requirements for Brock 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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.