Dr. Thomas Keymer

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Keymer holds the position of Chancellor Henry N.R. Jackman University Professor at the University of Toronto, where he has been a significant figure in the Department of English since relocating from the UK in 2006. He was previously a Supernumerary Fellow at St Anne’s College, Oxford, and has extensive teaching and research experience in British and Irish literature from the Restoration to the Romantic period. Keymer’s scholarly interests include the narrative novel, book history, and the intersection of literature and law, especially concerning censorship and copyright. His editorial work includes significant contributions to the field, such as serving as General Editor for the Review of English Studies, and he is engaged in ongoing projects related to major authors like Samuel Richardson and Henry Fielding. Keymer's extensive publication record includes numerous books and articles focusing on literature's role in shaping political and national identities, as well as critical theory. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and has held various administrative roles within his department.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology