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Paul Battles is a Professor of English at Hanover College, where he has taught since 1999. He specializes in early and medieval literature, linguistics, literary theory, and fantasy and science fiction, offering courses including The Quest Archetype in Literature, Arthurian Literature, and Viking Myths & Legends.
Dr. Battles earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and completed both his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His academic journey reflects a deep commitment to medieval English studies and linguistic scholarship.
Professor Battles' research focuses on Old and Middle English poetry, genre studies, and Germanic mythology, with particular attention to cultural identity in medieval texts. His scholarly work explores how medieval literature engages with questions of heroism, religious expression, and mythological tradition. He has made significant contributions to understanding texts like Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and various Arthurian legends through the lens of linguistic and cultural analysis.
His publication record shows consistent scholarly output spanning three decades, with recent work demonstrating continued engagement with Old English poetry and its cultural contexts. Battles' research reveals thematic continuity in examining how medieval texts negotiate cultural identity, religious expression, and mythological traditions, with increasing focus on linguistic aspects in his more recent scholarship.
- The Daryl R. Karns Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity (2018)
Professor Battles has collaborated with colleagues including Dominique Battles on innovative pedagogical approaches to teaching medieval literature. His course development demonstrates commitment to both traditional scholarship and contemporary applications, as seen in offerings like Writing in the Digital Humanities and Seminar in Self-Publishing. While specific grant information isn't provided, his sustained publication record suggests successful research support.
Though the materials don't specify dedicated research labs, Professor Battles' collaborative publications and course development indicate active engagement with colleagues in advancing interdisciplinary approaches to medieval studies and English literature pedagogy.
