Eric Bryan

Dr. Eric Bryan is an Associate Professor of English at Missouri University of Science and Technology, specializing in Old Norse literature, medieval studies, and the history of the English language. He has received numerous accolades, including the Faculty Excellence Award (2021) and Faculty Research Award (2022). His research focuses on Icelandic folklore, historical pragmatics, and the Christianization of Scandinavia, supported by grants from the Fulbright Foundation and the American-Scandinavian Foundation.

Education: PhD in Medieval Literature (Saint Louis University, 2007), MA in English Literature (Saint Louis University, 2003), BA in English Literature (University of Georgia, 2000).

Research interests include Old Norse-Icelandic texts, cultural memory, and the interplay between language and power. He has authored two monographs: Icelandic Folklore and the Cultural Memory of Religious Change and Discourse in Old Norse Literature (2021). His recent work explores medieval violence narratives, Viking studies, and the linguistic evolution of English.

Publications reflect a broad engagement with medieval discourse, folklore, and historical pragmatics. Notable themes include the Christianization of Iceland, medieval Scandinavian identity, and the legacy of Old Norse in modern linguistic studies.

Awards and grants underscore his contributions to both teaching and research. His current projects likely expand on his focus on medieval Scandinavian culture and its textual heritage.