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Dr. Gordon Johnston is a Professor of English at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He joined Mercer in 1996 and specializes in modern and contemporary literature, creative writing, and interdisciplinary studies. His research and teaching focus on fiction, poetry, wilderness themes, and cultural narratives.
Education:
- B.A., Shorter College (1989)
- M.A. in British Literature and Creative Writing, University of Georgia (1991)
- Ph.D. in American Literature (Modern/Contemporary Fiction and Poetry, Creative Writing), University of Georgia (1995)
Research Interests: Dr. Johnston explores modern/contemporary fiction, poetry, linguistics, wilderness writing, and creative nonfiction. He integrates themes from Native American mythology, prehistory, and environmental studies into his work. Favorite influences include Thoreau, Annie Dillard, Barry Lopez, and Alice Munro.
Teaching & Advising: He teaches courses like Creative Writing, Wilderness and the American Mind, and Senior Capstone: Art and Society. Recently directed honors theses on Tim O’Brien, Derek Walcott, Ted Hughes, Samuel Beckett, and John Cage. Advised portfolios in poetry and fiction writing.
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text.
