Ashland University

What you'll study

Supervised research topics indicated by the programme focus on:

• British literature, especially 1660–1800
• Historical and philosophical contexts for literature
• Genre and form
• Histories and theories of satire and humor
• The films of Terry Gilliam (intersections of film and literary study)

Representative scholarly work from the supervisor includes published articles on Terry Gilliam’s films and studies of Addison and Steele’s periodical The Spectator and the role of justices of the peace in eighteenth‑century English literature, indicating possible thematic directions for dissertations.

Entry requirements

The source text does not state formal entry criteria for the PhD programme. Prospective applicants should consult the Department of English and Foreign Languages or the College of Arts & Sciences for specific admissions requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

A PhD grounded in the programme’s topics prepares graduates for careers in university-level teaching and research in literature and film studies, scholarly publishing, archival and editorial work on historical texts, and roles that value advanced critical analysis and historical contextualization, such as cultural institutions and research libraries.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course text does not list funding details. Applicants should contact the department and the university’s graduate funding office about available fellowships, teaching assistantships, and research grants relevant to doctoral study in English and related interdisciplinary projects.