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Todd Landon Barnes is a Professor of Literature in the English & Literary Studies program within the School of Humanities and Global Studies at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he has been teaching since 2010. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley, with a designated emphasis in Film Studies, as well as M.A. and B.A. degrees from the same institution in Rhetoric and English, respectively.
- Ph.D., Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley (Designated Emphasis in Film Studies)
- M.A., Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley
- B.A., English, University of California, Berkeley
His research and teaching focus on Shakespeare studies, literary and rhetorical theory, performance studies, film, race and gender, and critical theory. He explores how literature intersects with cultural, political, and philosophical discourses, particularly through performance. His work often examines Shakespearean adaptations in contemporary media and politics, including television, film, and public discourse.
Barnes’s scholarly output includes a book, Shakespearean Charity and the Perils of Redemptive Performance (Cambridge University Press, 2020), and numerous peer-reviewed articles. His recent publications (2024–2008) analyze topics such as acid communism in film, racial identity in Macbeth adaptations, neoliberal redemption narratives, and Shakespeare’s presence in American political rhetoric. His articles appear in edited volumes and journals like Shakespeare Bulletin and Public Books, reflecting a strong engagement with interdisciplinary and public-facing scholarship.
Barnes has no listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. He teaches a range of courses including Shakespeare’s Plays, Shakespeare on Film, Literary Theory and Criticism, and Senior Seminar: The Performance of Everyday Life, indicating a commitment to both foundational and innovative literary studies.
He is affiliated with initiatives such as Shakespeare at Ramapo and the Salameno Center for British Studies, contributing to campus cultural and scholarly life. There is no mention of graduate students he has advised or specific research grants, but his publication record suggests active scholarly engagement. He maintains regular office hours and is accessible via email at tbarnes1@ramapo.edu.
