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Ridicule is nothing to be scared of - Dr Andrew McInnes

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Dr Andrew McInnes is a specialist in romantic-period literature. He has recently been awarded funding from the arts and humanities research council to be an early career leadership fellow for his research project the romantic ridiculous, exploring how ridiculousness can help us to develop new perspectives on the romantic period of 1750-1850.
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Career enhancing opportunities - English and creative writing

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We understand the value of providing students with a first-hand experience of literary and language locations, hands-on research, and the chance to put skills into practice in real-world settings. Find out more about the opportunities on our English and creative writing courses.
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Pressing ahead

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English Literature student, Milena has recently been awarded funding from Edge Hill's Student Opportunity Fund to support her with an unmissable internship opportunity.
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Ofsted has been dictating what “proper English” is – here’s why that’s a problem

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In a new article for The Conversation, Ian Cushing, senior lecturer in English and Education at Edge Hill University, with Julia Snell, Associate Professor of English Language at University of Leeds, explore how schools inspector Ofsted has “policed language in schools”.
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The Romantic Ridiculous

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Dr Andrew McInnes, a Reader in English at Edge Hill University, discusses the AHCR funded research project, The Romantic Ridiculous.
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Academic explores Victorian masculinity in new book

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In a new book Dr Laura Eastlake, Senior Lecturer in English, explores Victorian relationships with the ancient Roman world and what these relationships can tell us about Victorian masculinity.
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