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Alec

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I'm a retired Dean and Professor in the arts, literature and humanities. I've worked as a newspaper and online journalist and as a documentary programme-maker for BBC Radio. I have written more than 60 academic articles and book chapters on literature, film, television, social media and politics. I've edited four books about media and journalism, and have authored four books about journalism, social media, literature, politics, film and television: Interactivity (2014), Out of Time (2015), Political Animals (2016) and Underwords: Re-Reading the Subtexts of Modernity - all published by Peter Lang (Oxford). I have a Bachelor's degree, two Master's degrees and a doctorate, in English language and literature, all from Oxford University. I have 25 years of teaching experience at universities including the University of Winchester, University of Hull, University of Chester, University of Bedfordshire, Falmouth University and Oxford University.

I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and am very focused on the long-term academic and professional success and wellbeing of my students.

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Alec’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Degree: University of Oxford - Doctorate (PhD), English Language and Literature

State Certified Teacher

Hobbies

I'm a keener swimmer and vegan cook, with a great love of literature and cinema. I spend much of my free time looking after my wonderful baby daughter. I also spend time each week working in voluntary work.

Tutoring Subjects
English
Journalism
Test Prep
UK A Level Prep
UK A Level English Language
UK A Level English Literature