Dr. Zoe Jaques

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zoe Jaques is a Reader in Children’s Literature at Homerton College, University of Cambridge. Her research interests encompass the history of children's literature, with a particular focus on the intersection of children's literature, philosophy, and film. She has authored and co-authored several notable works, including 'Children’s Literature Posthuman' (Routledge, 2015) and 'Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Publishing History' (Ashgate, 2013). Jaques has published extensively on topics such as children's fantasy, animal studies, ecocriticism, and the impact of literary theory on children's literature. Her work has been supported by prestigious fellowships across various institutions, highlighting her contributions to the field. She is actively involved in guiding PhD students and has a research project dedicated to the Cambridge History of Children's Literature and visualizing Victorian childhoods. Jaques's academic engagement spans numerous topics including posthumanism and the representation of disability in children's fiction. Her scholarly contributions contribute to a comprehensive understanding of children's literature from 1800 to present, particularly exploring how these texts engage with broader societal and philosophical issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Reader

2015-01-01 — Present

Homerton College, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, GB

Responsible for research and teaching in Children's Literature.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Anglia Ruskin University • Cambridge, GB

Conducted research in children's literature and supervised graduate students.

Awards

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Louise Betchel Visiting Professorship

2017-01-01
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Jacqueline M. Albers Guest Scholar

2015-01-01
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Katharine F. Pantzer Jr. Fellowship

2013-01-01
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Limited Editions Club Endowment Fellowship

2011-01-01

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.