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Suzan Last is an Associate Teaching Professor in the English department at the University of Victoria, where she has been since 2003. Her academic background includes a BA and MA from the University of Regina, with PhD studies focused on Renaissance Literature and Postmodern Ludic Narratives. Prior to UVic, she taught English in Japan for three years and holds a BC Teaching Certificate specializing in High School English. Her research interests center on academic and technical writing, curriculum development, and fostering student success through a coaching approach.
Her teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding students' unique needs, particularly international students transitioning from high school to university. She integrates interdisciplinary methods, such as combining engineering with communication skills in first-year courses. Her scholarship spans 18th-century satire, Renaissance drama analysis, and feminist interpretations of classic literature.
- Publications: Highlights include studies on Eliza Haywood's meta-satire and Marlowe's subversive comedy, alongside co-authored work on engineering-communication integration. These reflect her dual focus on pedagogy and literary analysis.
- Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or advisees are listed, her pedagogical contributions to first-year writing courses and curriculum design are central to her role.
She remains committed to empowering students through effective communication skills, blending her international teaching experience with a nuanced understanding of academic rigor.
