Dr. Russell Smith

Instructor

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Biography

Russell Smith is a lecturer at the Australian National University, teaching courses in Modernist Literature and Literary Theory. His course offerings include ENGL2087: Reality Effects: Truth, Representation, Narrative Form, ENGL3008: Theories and Methodologies in Literary Studies, ENGL3022: Literature and Modernity, ENGL4020: Researching and Writing Thesis: Workshop, and ENGL4021: Creative Reading: Topics in Theory, Methodology, and Interpretation. Smith is also involved in developing a new introductory course in English, ENGL1200: Imagined Worlds. His research interests focus on Modernist literature, particularly the works of Irish modernist writers such as Samuel Beckett, Elizabeth Bowen, and James Joyce, as well as Literary Theory. He is active in research student supervision and is involved in various research projects related to these areas.

Research Interests

Courses

Modernist Literature Literary Theory Reality Effects: Truth, Representation, Narrative Form Theories and Methodologies in Literary Studies Literature and Modernity Researching and Writing Thesis: Workshop Creative Reading: Topics in Theory, Methodology, and Interpretation Imagined Worlds

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.