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Rob Carson is an Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where he has been a faculty member since 2008. He is affiliated with the Department of English and Creative Writing within the Faculty of Humanities. His academic work bridges literary studies, philosophy, and cultural analysis, with a strong focus on Shakespeare and the early modern period.
- PhD (2008), University of Toronto
- MA, Philosophy, Queen's University
- MA, English, Queen's University
Carson's research interests include Shakespearean drama, early modern English literature, Renaissance philosophy (particularly Montaigne), critical theory, and the intersection of philosophy and literature (especially Wittgenstein). He also explores popular music and contemporary British culture, with courses like Britpop: From the Beatles to Brexit reflecting this interest. His research projects include Every Third Thought: Shakespeare and the Early Modern Play of Ideas, Early Mod Cons: Intersubjectivity on the Early Modern English Stage, and Shakespeare and the New Elizabethans (co-authored with Irene Morra).
His publications span key themes in Shakespeare studies, including doubling in the Henriad, linguistic theory, transgression in Richard III, and skepticism in Coriolanus. These works reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining literary analysis with philosophical inquiry. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on subjectivity, performance, and epistemology in early modern drama.
Carson is an active member of several major scholarly organizations:
- Modern Language Association
- Shakespeare Association of America
- Renaissance Society of America
- British Shakespeare Association
- European Shakespeare Research Association
- International Shakespeare Association
He has served in various institutional roles, including on the Committee on Tenure and Promotion (2016–19, Chair 2017–19), the Subcommittee on Faculty Salary and Compensation (2012–19, Chair 2018–19), and as Co-Chair of the Committee to Review and Revise the Curriculum (2014–15). He teaches courses such as Shakespeare, Shakespeare on Screen, The Faerie Queene, and Critical Methods. There is no mention of lab affiliations or grant funding in the provided text.
