Tim Machan

Tim Machan is the Mary Lee Duda Professor of Literature at the University of Notre Dame and a Fellow of the Medieval Institute. His research focuses on historical English linguistics, medieval language and literature, and the history of the book.

• Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin
• M.A. from the University of Durham

He explores multilingualism, language change, and the cultural nuances of medieval documents. Recent works include English Begins at Jamestown (2022) and Northern Memories and the English Middle Ages (2020). Awards include grants from ACLS, NEH, and a Fulbright Fellowship.

His scholarship bridges medieval linguistic practices with modern language attitudes, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to textual criticism and historical sociolinguistics.