Visiting Lecturer

I studied for my BA in English Literature and Journalism at the University of Hertfordshire, and then went on to study an MA in English Literature at Queen Mary, University of London.

I returned to the University of Hertfordshire to study for a PhD in Native American children's fiction and joined the University of Bedfordshire in 2019.

Qualifications

• PhD in English Literature, University of Hertfordshire
• MA in English Literature, Queen Mary, University of London
• BA (Hons) in English Literature and Journalism, University of Hertfordshire

Teaching Expertise

I have experience teaching history, academic skills, and English Literature at three UK universities. 

At the University of Bedfordshire I teach:

• Children's Fiction (level 6)
• World Literature (level 6)

I am an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Research Interests

• Children's literature
• Global/world literature
• Indigenous literature
• Contemporary fiction
• Twentieth century American fiction

Contact

E: angela.sparks@beds.ac.uk