Kate Greenspan

Kate Greenspan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Skidmore College. She earned her B.A. at Skidmore College, followed by an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with graduate work at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg in Medieval Studies.

• Education:
  • B.A., Skidmore College
  • M.A. and Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Graduate work: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Germany (Medieval Studies)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on medieval literature, particularly Chaucer, medieval drama, manuscript studies, and the history of the English language. She explores intersections between orality/aurality, literacy, and religious narratives in the Middle Ages.

Publications: Her scholarship includes studies on Robert Mannyng's Handlyng Synne, medieval hagiography, and interdisciplinary cultural studies. Her editorial work on So Rich a Tapestry highlights connections between visual and literary arts in medieval contexts.

Teaching: She regularly offers courses on medieval literature, Chaucer, and topics like The Debate About Women in the Middle Ages, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic frameworks of medieval texts.