Dr. Tristram Wolff

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tristram Wolff received his PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley in 2013. As an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Northwestern University, he teaches in programs concerning Comparative Literary Studies and Environmental Policy & Culture. His forthcoming book, "Uprooted Word: Giving Language Time in Transatlantic Romanticism," explores the poetics of naturalized language change and its implications from past to present, providing insights into Enlightenment primitivism. He also works on his current project titled "Not Feeling Affect: Critique Hazlitt," which examines the emotional and critical dimensions within Romantic-era writing. His research encompasses themes such as the historical emergence of the critic and debates around affect and emotion. Wolff has contributed essays to notable journals and his teaching covers topics including William Blake, transatlantic romanticism, and literary representations of environmental issues. His academic specialization includes Multilingual & Comparative Literatures, Critical Theory, and Environmental Humanities among others.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teaches English with a focus on Comparative Literary Studies and Environmental Policy & Culture.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
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Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.