UNIVERSITY TEACHING
University Literature Teaching for Universities, Colleges, and Educational Institutions
I teach literature through close reading, historical context, and critical discussion, helping students engage literary texts with greater clarity, confidence, and intellectual curiosity. My teaching brings together literary history, critical theory, and attentive reading while encouraging thoughtful conversation and independent interpretation. Across undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the emphasis remains the same: careful reading, rigorous thinking, and sustained engagement with literature as an intellectual discipline.
What this includes
Teaching may include:
- Undergraduate Literature Seminars
- Postgraduate Seminars
- Intensive Reading Sessions
- Literary Theory Seminars
- Close Reading Workshops
- Special Lectures on African Literature, Postcolonial Literature, Ecocriticism, and Related Areas
- Curriculum Support for Literature Programmes
Each session is prepared around the needs of the institution, course, or cohort.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My approach to teaching is grounded in the belief that literary study develops careful reading, critical thinking, and intellectual independence. I encourage students to engage texts historically, theoretically, and ethically while developing their own interpretations through discussion and close analysis.
Whether teaching introductory literature courses or advanced seminars, I adapt each session to the needs of the institution, curriculum, and students. My teaching combines academic rigour with an accessible and collaborative learning environment that encourages curiosity, confidence, and sustained engagement with literary texts.
Who this is for
This service is intended for:
- Universities
- Colleges
- Academic Departments
- Summer Schools
- Educational Organisations
- Institutions Seeking Invited Literature Teaching
Format
Teaching is available online or in person where appropriate. Individual lectures, short seminar series, and intensive teaching sessions can be arranged in consultation with the host institution.
Enquiries
If your department or institution is interested in inviting me to teach, deliver a seminar, or contribute to a programme, I would be pleased to discuss the opportunity.