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Robert I Matz is a Professor of English at George Mason University, specializing in early modern literature, Shakespeare and Renaissance drama, gender and sexuality studies. He earned his PhD (1993) and MA (1988) from Johns Hopkins University and a BA (1986) from Cornell University with summa cum laude distinctions.
- Chair of the Executive Committee of the Association of Departments of English (ADE)
- Former Dean of George Mason University's Incheon, Korea campus (2019-2024)
- Teaches courses on 16th-17th century English literature and Shakespearean drama
His research focuses on Renaissance literary theory, Shakespearean authorship, and gender discourses in early modern England. He explores connections between poetic theory and social contexts, analyzes controversies in Shakespeare's sonnets, and examines how Renaissance marriage sermons reflect contemporary gender norms.
Notable publications include Defending Literature in Early Modern England (2000), which won Choice Outstanding Academic Title (2008), and his 2016 critical edition of early modern marriage sermons. His work appears in journals like ELH, Exemplaria, and Genre, as well as essay collections from Blackwell and Fordham University Press.
Awards & Honors:
- 2008 Choice Outstanding Academic Title
- Executive Committee member, Association of Departments of English (ADE)
- Executive Committee, Folger Institute
His recent publication trends emphasize Shakespearean pedagogy, gender in Renaissance texts, and historical contexts of literary theory. He contributes to public discourse through Inside Higher Ed commentaries on educational policy and humanities advocacy.
