Robert Jackson, PhD, MA, BA
Contact
- rkjackso@ualberta.ca
Overview
Area of Study / Keywords
Indigenous literary studies; Marxian thought; Treaty; Contemporary Poetics; Anti-colonial thought
About
Courses
ENGL 103 - Case Studies in Research
This variable content course introduces methods of literary research as an in-depth process through one or more case studies. Refer to the Class Schedule and the Department of English and Film Studies website for specific topics. This course cannot be repeated for credit. Note: Not to be taken by students with 6 units in approved junior English.
ENGL 125 - Indigenous Literatures
An introduction to Indigenous literatures in North America, from their earliest oral forms to their contemporary variations. Note: Not to be taken by students with 6 units in approved junior English. Sections reserved for students in the TYP Program include a 3 hour seminar component in addition to the 3 hour lecture component.
ENGL 308 - Topics in Indigenous Literature
Prerequisite: 6 units of junior ENGL, or 3 units of junior ENGL and 3 units of junior WRS. Note: variable content course which may be repeated if topics vary.
WRS 101 - Exploring Writing
This workshop course focuses on both the theory and practice of the writing process to help students experience firsthand how university writers enter into rich ongoing conversations by engaging with the words and ideas of others.