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Stephen Partridge is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Middle English manuscripts and authorship, particularly the works of Chaucer. His research interests include textual criticism and material forms of medieval texts, exploring how extra-textual materials such as glosses and rubrics contribute to our understanding of these documents. Over the years, he has conducted studies revealing relationships between manuscripts and their origins, illuminating the self-conception of authors through their works. Partridge has collaborated on projects like the Canterbury Tales Project, for which he received the Beatrice White Award from the English Association. His teaching encompasses courses on Chaucer and women writers of the late Middle Ages, as well as Old English literature and medieval studies. He has co-edited several significant collections and has held fellowships at prestigious libraries including the Huntington, Folger, and Houghton. Partridge is dedicated to mentoring graduate students in topics related to Middle English manuscripts.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.