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Christopher Armitage, Ph.D.

Christopher Armitage, Ph.D.

As a University Professor of Distinguished Teaching, Professor Armitage specializes in seventeenth- and twentieth-century English and Canadian literature. He conducts study programs at Oxford University every summer. According to one student, "He is inspirational, humorous, enthusiastic...challenging.”

Speech Topics:

· Shakespeare from High Point to Low Point: Contemporary Productions of His Plays

· Voices from the Attic: Canada's Relationship with the United States

· Sir Walter Raleigh: Fortune's Tennis Ball

· The Poetry of Piety: Christian Poems Since 1660

"Dr. Armitage was absolutely great!!! The audience enjoyed him immensely. His sense of humor was delightful; he truly captivated his audience.”

UNCW Division for Public Service on Christopher Armitage

Links:

· http://english.unc.edu/faculty/armitagec.html

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