David Judkins

David Judkins is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Houston, where he has taught for over thirty years. His expertise lies in Shakespeare, Renaissance Literature, Postcolonial Literature, and Travel Literature. He has contributed to the University of Pittsburgh's study abroad program, Semester at Sea, and authored two books: Ben Jonson's Non-Dramatic Works: A Reference Guide and An Astute Student's Guide to Study Abroad. His teaching and research focus on early modern travel accounts and their role in shaping English national identity.

Education:

• Ph.D., Michigan State University (Early Seventeenth-Century English Literature)
• M.A., Eastern Michigan University
• B.A., Ball State University

Research Interests:

• Travel Literature of the Early Modern Period
• Postcolonial Literature
• Analysis of non-fiction prose in Renaissance-era trade and exploration narratives

Teaching:

• ENGL 3396, Literature of Travel and Exploration
• ENGL 3306, Shakespeare's Major Works - Online

Scientific Awards:

• 2002 University Outstanding Teaching Award
• 2004 Outstanding Teaching Award in Distance Education