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Wes Folkerth's current research focuses on disability, particularly intellectual disability, in literature, especially in the works of Shakespeare. A California transplant originally from Indiana, he emphasizes the importance of stories and their profound impact. His studies uniquely meld Disability Studies with Shakespeare Studies, investigating representations of neurodiversity and intellectual disabilities on the early modern stage, with a focus on natural and artificial fools, changelings, rustics, clowns, and characters that are insane or melancholic. Folkerth has an M.A. and Ph.D. from McGill University and a B.A. from California State University, Chico. He has received notable accolades including the Louis Dudek Award for Teaching Excellence from McGill University in 2003 and the Prix d’Excellence de l’Académie des Grands Montréalais in 2000. Additionally, he has supervised graduate students in Shakespeare Studies and Early Modern Literature, creating an inclusive environment for innovative thinkers.
Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.