Meet the Real
Sharon Rankin

On a family vacation with husband, Bill, and daughter, Emily.

with daughter, Emily
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E-mail: rankins@acu.edu Areas of scholarship or expertise: Master’s in English with special emphasis in British Medieval and Modern American, but with current interest in 19th century British. Courses typically taught:
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Published works: various short articles, reviews, etc. in various periodicals Originally from: born in Mississippi, but grew up in New Jersey (it’s a long story) |
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Work of literature, art or music you would recommend: Gaudy Night (novel) by Dorothy L. Sayers Why you do what you do: I can’t imagine not teaching. When you love something, you want to help others love it, too. |
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What you want to give your students: I want to help students discover a subject that maybe they’d given up on before. I want to help them find a part of themselves in literature and writing, to own it for themselves. What you expect from your students: Work, and an open mind. |
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