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Michael Moses
Professor of Literature and Humanities at Chapman University
Michael Valdez Moses is a distinguished academic currently serving as Professor of Literature and the Humanities at Chapman University. He holds positions in the Smith Institute for Political Economy & Philosophy, the Department of Philosophy, and the Argyros School of Business & Economics.13 Prior to his role at Chapman, Moses was an Associate Professor of English at Duke University, where he is now an Associate Professor Emeritus.24
Academic Background
Moses received his education at prestigious institutions:
- A.B. from Harvard University (1979)
- M.A. from the University of Virginia (1982)
- Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (1987)2
Research and Publications
Professor Moses is a prolific author and editor, with significant contributions to the field of literature and cultural studies. His works include:
- Books: "The Novel and the Globalization of Culture" (Oxford UP, 1995)
- Edited Collections: "Modernism and Colonialism: British and Irish Literature, 1900-1939" (Duke UP, 2007), "Modernism, Postcolonialism, and Globalism: Anglophone Literature, 1950 to the Present" (Oxford UP, 2019), and "A Modernist Cinema: Film Art 1914 to 1941" (Oxford UP, 2021)1
He has also edited special issues of academic journals and published numerous articles in respected publications.2
Academic Interests
Moses's research interests span:
- Modern comparative literature (especially British, Irish, and postcolonial)
- History of film
- Interdisciplinary study of literature, political philosophy, and economics2
Professional Activities
In addition to his teaching and research, Moses is:
- A founding co-editor of the journal "Modernist Cultures"
- A contributing editor to "Reason"
- A member of advisory boards for several academic journals2
He has held visiting positions at various institutions, including the Australian National University and the National Humanities Center.1
