Department of English
Dr. Charles Davenport
Professor of English
Faculty profile
About Dr. Charles Davenport
Charles Davenport teaches courses in British literature, Shakespearean drama, and the modern novel. His scholarship examines early modern dramatic poetry, theatrical staging, and narrative form. He guides English majors through textual analysis, performance history, and senior thesis writing.
Dr. Charles Davenport is a member of the Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- British literature
- Shakespeare and early modern drama
- The modern novel
- Literary history
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 336
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday & Wednesday, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 336 - Friday, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 220 | British Literature and Culture | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
| ENGL 301 | Shakespeare: Texts, Contexts, and Performance | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| ENGL 340 | The Modern Novel | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| ENGL 490 | Senior Seminar in Literary Research | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.