ENGLISH & DRAMA
- Megan Murray-Pepper, English Tutor
“Having always been a very keen reader, studying an English degree seemed like not only an obvious choice, but a chance to really engage with new literature. My degree at Oxford was an eye-opening romp through literary history, encompassing authors both famous and inconspicuous – and gave me the chance to develop in original disciplines such as the relationship between literature and film…. Read Megan’s advice for young literature students
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Feedback from Debate Chamber English events:
“Very interesting. It explored English in ways that I had never thought about before.”
“The tutors showed huge passion and listened to and reflected ideas well.”
“Fab! Really interesting––great insight into aspects of English not covered by AS/A2 courses.”
“I liked the seminar format. It allowed everyone to contribute without putting people under pressure. The supporting material and further reading lists also looked really interesting.”
“I really enjoyed it; it gave a real sense of what the course would be like. The lectures were really good too.”
“Absolutely brilliant––I learnt so much, speakers were stimulating and it was great to be amongst other people who are genuinely enthusiastic about the same thing.”
“I found this course very insightful and interesting. I’d definitely do it again given the chance!”
English Tutors
Paul Earlie
Paul graduated with a BA in English Literature and French from Trinity College, Dublin, before completing an MPhil in European Literature and Culture at the University of Cambridge. He is currently reading for a DPhil at Balliol College, Oxford, examining the links between deconstruction and Freudian psychoanalysis. Though his main interests lie in continental philosophy, other academic interests include literary theory, European modernism and postwar political fiction.
Maria Cecire
Maria is a Rhodes Scholar currently completing her D.Phil in English at Keble College, Oxford. Her research considers the interplay between medieval literature and twentieth century/contemporary children’s fantasy, with a focus on Oxford-based children’s authors. She has taught Medieval Literature, History of the English Language, Children’s Literature, and Fairy Tales at a range of Oxford colleges. She also has experience as a filmmaker and teaches introductory film courses.
Megan Murray-Pepper
Megan has a BA in English Language and Literature from Balliol College, Oxford, and has just completed her MA in Shakespearean Studies at King’s College London, where she is currently embarking on doctoral research on global adaptations of Shakespeare and early modern travel narratives. Megan’s other research interests include sensation novels, cultural theory, and the dynamics of film adaptation.
Sonia Gomez (Creative Writing)
Sonia is currently pursuing an MA in Education and International Development at the Institute of Education, University of London, specialising in teacher development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sonia has taught high school English and History in the United States and holds a Master of fine Arts in Poetry from the University of Washington, and a BA in English Literature form the University of Oregon. She also has experience working for human development and education programmes at UNDP and UNICEF in Sri Lanka. She is a fan of poetry, long and complicated works of fiction, old churches and rural schools in developing countries.
Mia Mackie (drama)
Mia holds a Master of Arts in Acting at the University of Arts, London and a BSc from the LSE. Mia’s particular academic interests are in social justice and equity in Education and Employment. Mia has conducted drama and Shakespeare workshops for children in care and is interested in the way the arts and media can hold a mirror up to society. Mia currently works as an Actor and Freelance Writer.
David Fairweather (drama)
David trained as an actor at LAMDA and then appeared in productions at theatres including the Royal National Theatre , the Young Vic and the Sheffield Crucible. His teaching work includes the V&A theatre collections and the Royal National Theatre eduction department.