Rodney Koeneke

Rodney Koeneke is an Associate Professor at Portland State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of History. His expertise lies in the history of England and world civilizations, with a focus on cultural and colonial dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D. in History & Humanities from Stanford University
• M.A. in History from Stanford University
• B.A. in History from UC Berkeley

Rodney Koeneke’s research explores the historical trajectory of England from 1066 to the present and the evolution of global civilizations, emphasizing the British Empire’s cultural and intellectual legacies.

His publication Empires of the Mind: I.A. Richards and Basic English in China, 1929–1979 (2004) reflects his scholarly interest in cross-cultural interactions, language policy, and the pedagogical frameworks of colonial education. The work bridges intellectual history, colonial history, and 20th-century global studies.

Courses taught include:

• HST 104: World Civilizations I
• HST 105: World Civilizations II
• HST 106: World Civilizations III
• HST 297: History Through Film: Modern Britain
• HST 350U: History of England, 1066 to 1660
• HST 351U: History of England, 1660 to Present
• HST 363U: British Empire