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Tiffany Potter specializes in eighteenth-century studies, focusing on the intersection of pedagogy, education, and curriculum studies. She has contributed significantly to the field through various federally-funded research projects examining libertinism, gender, fiction, and theatre, as well as colonial representations of Indigenous women during the 17th and 18th centuries. Her scholarly work includes a monograph on Henry Fielding and critical editions of significant works like Robert Rogers’ 'Ponteach' and Elizabeth Cooper’s 'Rival Widows'. Potter has also been a pioneer in innovative teaching methods, being one of the originators of UBC’s English PhD Co-op program and the collaborative design team behind the award-winning online learning tool ComPAIR. Beyond research, she has taught numerous undergraduate courses and has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving accolades such as the 3M National Teaching Prize and the UBC Killam Teaching Prize. Currently, she is working on a classroom edition of an 1820s novel and has seven UBC graduate students assisting in this project. Potter is also involved in publishing articles focused on eighteenth-century women and actively participates in educational initiatives that explore historical and cultural representations in literature.
University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC
Teaching and researching in Eighteenth-Century Studies, with a focus on pedagogical methods and curriculum development.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.