Chris Tysh

Chris Tysh is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of English at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Their work focuses on poetry, translation, feminism, literary theory, and world literature.

Education:

• Maitrise (M.A.) in Sorbonne, Paris, France

Research Interests: Exploring intersections between poetry and theoretical frameworks, particularly through feminist and poststructuralist lenses. Specializes in translation practices and global literary contexts.

Awards & Funding:

• National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Poetry (2003)
• Kresge Artists Fellowship (2010)
• WSU Board of Governors Award (2015)
• Murray E. Jackson Creative Scholar Award (2015-2016)
• Josphine Nevins Keal Faculty Fellowship (2017)

Teaching: Recently taught ENG2800 (Foundations of Creative Writing), ENG3010 (Intermediate Writing), and ENG5870 (Poetry Writing Workshop). Courses emphasize creative writing pedagogy and interdisciplinary approaches.