Carol P. Jamison

Carol P. Jamison is a Professor of English Literature at Georgia Southern University, specializing in Arthurian and Medieval Literature. She earned her PhD from the University of Georgia (1993), MA from the University of South Alabama (1987), and BA from the University of Montevallo (1985). Her research spans Chaucer studies, Early English Literature, and the History of the English Language, with a focus on chivalric codes, medievalism in modern fantasy, and gender dynamics in medieval texts.

• Education: PhD (University of Georgia), MA (University of South Alabama), BA (University of Montevallo)
• Departments: Department of Literature and Department of Writing and Linguisitics
• Research Trends: She bridges medieval narratives with modern works like Game of Thrones and Harry Potter, analyzing themes of chivalry, social satire, and historical pragmatics. Her recent work explores phatic communication and multi-layered medievalisms in contemporary media.
• Collaborative Work: Includes co-authored research with William Deaver on comparative literature and medievalism.