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Dr. Lucas Wood is an Associate Professor of French and Director of Graduate Studies at Texas Tech University’s Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures department. He holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory from the University of Pennsylvania (2012). His research focuses on medieval French literature, particularly the interplay between literary, socio-political, and gendered ideologies in Old French texts such as courtly and chivalric romances. He teaches graduate courses on medieval literature and undergraduate courses emphasizing French language skills through close reading and cultural critique.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory, University of Pennsylvania, 2012
Research Interests: Dr. Wood explores how medieval texts construct and deconstruct ideologies related to gender, power, and identity. His work engages with Old French narratives like La Prise d’Orange, the Queste del Saint Graal, and Arthurian romances, analyzing themes such as chivalric ethics, symbolic animals, and the intersection of religion and literature. Recent studies include werewolf narratives, the ethics of election in Grail legends, and the role of animals in medieval French culture.
Publications Trends: His articles bridge textual analysis with cultural and philosophical inquiry, addressing themes like hypertextuality, allegory, and moral philosophy. He frequently examines how medieval literature critiques or reinforces societal norms through symbolic frameworks.
Advising & Grants: As Director of Graduate Studies, he supports students in French studies. While no specific grants are listed, his editorial contributions (e.g., co-editing Studies in the Text and Context of Old French Narrative) indicate active scholarly collaboration.
Labs/Teams: His work is embedded within Texas Tech’s French Studies program, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on medieval and early modern literature.
