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Patricia Moody is an Associate Professor in the English Department at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences, with additional affiliation in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Her office is located in Hall of Languages (room 426) and she teaches courses on medieval literature, history of English language, and literary periods before 1900.
Education:
- Ph.D. in English Linguistics and Medieval Literature, University of Texas at Austin (1972)
- M.A. in English, University of Southern Mississippi (1963)
- B.S. in English, University of Southern Mississippi (1962)
Professor Moody specializes in the history of the English language, English linguistics, and medieval literature. Her research focuses on English language histories, discourse analysis (particularly medieval), reception of the medieval period, and critical pedagogy. She has made significant contributions to understanding the evolution of English grammatical structures and medieval English literary traditions through both scholarly work and pedagogical approaches.
Scientific Awards:
- Chancellor's Citation from Syracuse University (1996)
- Recognition from New York State Council of Teachers of English
As Faculty Coordinator for Writing and English courses through Project Advance (Syracuse's concurrent enrollment program), Professor Moody has developed curriculum, written instructional materials, and mentored high school instructors. She has authored the textbook 'Writing Today' and edited the anthology 'Readings in Textual Studies,' demonstrating her commitment to both linguistic scholarship and practical teaching applications across multiple decades of academic service.
