Christopher Taylor, PhD

English Professor

Dr. Christopher Taylor is an English Tutor at Apex Learning based in Silver City, New Mexico, and a Faculty Member in Humanities at Western New Mexico University. Dr. Taylor has over 15 years of teaching experience and has been both an adjunct assistant professor of English at Austin Community College and a test prep specialist at Academic Answers. He specializes in English Studies, Religious Studies, and Medieval History.

Education

  • University of Texas-Austin, PhD, English Literature and Medieval Studies
  • University of Texas-Austin, MA, English Literature
  • Bowling Green State University, BA, English Language and Literature

Professional Achievements

  • Outstanding Dissertation Award for 2014-15, English Department, University of Texas-Austin
  • English Excellence Dissertation Continuing Fellowship Award for 2013-14, University of Texas-Austin
  • Published journal articles include "The World According to Herod" in 2018, "The Once and Future Herod: Vernacular Typology and the Unfolding of Middle English Cycle Drama" in 2014, and "Global Circulation as Christian Enclosure: Legend, Empire, and the Nomadic Prester John" in 2014.

Certifications & Organizations

  • Modern Language Association
  • New Chaucer Society
  • Medieval Academy of America
  • BABEL Working Group
  • HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory)

Philosophy

Dr. Taylor values making the process of studying English and writing as transparent and digestible as possible. He wants to help students hone their own writing voice and use language to express themselves. He believes that all students have the capacity to succeed with the right teaching and support.

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