Dr. Tessa Tinkle

Professor

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Biography

Tessa Tinkle is a Professor of English in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan. With a Ph.D. from UCLA, her scholarship encompasses a broad array of themes primarily centered around medieval literature and culture. She has authored and edited five significant books including 'Imagining Jesus Christ in Medieval England, 1275-1475: Royal Traitor, Heroic Lamb' and 'Gender Power in Medieval Exegesis'. Tinkle has offered critical insights into the nuances of medieval texts, contributing to journals and collections that explore the intersections of literature, pedagogy, and cultural studies. Her numerous publications include articles in leading journals such as 'Pedagogy' and 'Speculum'. Tinkle has been recognized for her innovative teaching approaches and has received awards like the Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize. Additionally, she has served in prominent academic roles, enhancing her department's curriculum and fostering an inclusive educational environment for all students.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGLISH 290-001 Themes in Language and Literature ENGLISH 465-001 Chaucer: Canterbury Tales MEMS 465-001

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science