Laval Duncan

Laval Duncan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and African American Studies at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on American literary and cultural studies, African American studies, Detroit oral history, and poetry education. He has received a grant from the Michigan Humanities Council for educational development.

• Education: B.A., University of Louisville (1963); Ph.D., Harvard University (1973)

His courses explore American literature, African American literature, and special topics in cultural studies. Recent courses include Introductory College Writing, American Literature to 1865, and Topics in African American Literature.

• Key Awards: Educational Development Grant from Michigan Humanities Council

Laval Duncan’s work bridges academic scholarship and community engagement, particularly through Detroit oral history projects and poetry education initiatives.