Biographical Profile
Interest Background
International Activity
Professional Preparation
Positions & Appointments
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Carlson, Eric
Associate Professor
Dr. Carlson's academic and teaching interests are diverse. While his general area of endeavor is medieval Germanic literature, he also has great interest in military studies, the psychology of violence, Girardian mimetic theory, monster studies (focusing particularly on the role of the ogre as a literary device), historical linguistics, and cultural anthropology. Current research involves how the Beowulf poet uses particular words as cultural markers to reinforce the martial ideologies.
Biographical Profile
- College
- University of SC Aiken
- Department
- AK Dept of English
- Tenure Status
- Tenured
International Activity
- International Activities
- No
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Arts and Humanities
- Extended Residence in Foreign Country
- Yes (Germany)
- Speaks Non-English Language
- Yes (German)
Interest Background
- Do you include students in your research?
- None
- Interest Keywords
- Violence, Warfare
- Institutional Focus Areas
- Arts and Humanities
- Personal Focus Areas
- English
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | DePaul University | Chicago, IL | M.A. | English |
| 05/2006 | Purdue University | Ph.D | English | |
| 1994 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | B.A. |
Positions & Appointments
| Dates | Description | Institution/Entity |
|---|---|---|
| Present | Assistant Professor, English | University of South Carolina Aiken |
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