Michael Randall

Michael Randall is a Professor of French and Comparative Literature in the Department of Romance Studies at Brandeis University. His research focuses on late medieval and Renaissance culture in France, with notable publications in this area. He teaches courses on literature and politics, urbanism, identity, and Francophone detective novels.

Education:

• Ph.D., Princeton University
• M.A., Princeton University

Research Interests: Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Comparative Literature, Poetry, Modern politics and literature, and Detective Novels. His teaching spans topics like literature and urbanism, necessity and freedom, love, and comparative political systems in Francophone contexts.

Awards:

• Jacob Javits Fellowship Award (1986)
• Marver and Sheva Bernstein Faculty Fellowship (1996-1997)
• Michael Walzer '56 Award for Excellence in Teaching (2000-2001)

Affiliations:

• Interdepartmental Program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies
• Interdepartmental Program in International and Global Studies
• Interdepartmental Program in Comparative Literature and Culture
• Interdepartmental Program in European Cultural Studies
• Master of Arts Program in Comparative Humanities