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English and Drama

Alexandra Gillespie

Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Early printing press and early manuscript books - Asia, South Asia, Africa, Middle East/Mediterranean, Europe, “New” World
  • Medieval and early modern literatures in English
  • New scientific approaches to cultural heritage objects – e.g. proteomics, ancient DNA, advanced imaging and microscopy

Office: 647-895-6764
Website
Email: alexandra.gillespie@utoronto.ca
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Christine Tran

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Areas of Expertise

  • content creators and influencers
  • cultural and creative work
  • Digital games
  • livestreaming
  • platform economies
  • social media platforms & trends

Office: N/A
Website
Email: christine.tran@mail.utoronto.ca

Holger Schott Syme

Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • Contemporary performance, especially of classics
  • Early modern English literature, especially drama
  • German theatre
  • History of the book.
  • Theatre history

Office: (905) 569-4977
Languages: German
Website
Email: holger.syme@utoronto.ca

Jacob Gallagher-Ross

Associate Professor

Areas of Expertise

  • American theatre
  • Contemporary theatre
  • Digital Performance
  • Dramaturgy
  • Theatre history

Office: N/A
Website
Email: jacob.gallagher.ross@utoronto.ca
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