Jacky W. Dumas
School
Department of English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
UMHB Box 8008
900 College
Belton, TX 76513
[email protected]
(254) 295-4567
Education
2006
Ph.D. in English specializing in Comparative Literature with a focus as a
Comparative Classicist.
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
1995
Master of Arts in Classical Humanities; Education minor
Texas Tech University
1993
Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude; Psychology major, Classics minor
Texas Tech University
Dissertation
Reconceptualizing Hubris: A Survey of Vindicated and Non-Vindicated Hubristai from
Classical Greece to Postmodernity.
Directed by James Whitlark
With this project, I explicate the original concept of hubris as a socio-legal model as well
as employ these initial ideas surrounding hubris to literature beyond the classical period.
In doing so, I explain that hubris is still a major element of literature and culture and that
modern generalizations do not adequately justify simply using hubris as a synonym for
pride. I employ a multi-disciplinary methodology combining literary and political theory,
psychology, and comparative analyses. Each chapter addresses a major governing
power-system beginning with pantheism and continuing through egoistic ideology. More
importantly, I devote careful attention individuals whose hubris is vindicated, for these
characters offer insight into not only the socio-cultural standards of a governing powersystem under which societies work, but they offer glimpses into how these structures are
subverted and what factors end up being replaced by another governing power-system.
Teaching Experience
Texas Tech University 1993-1995
Courses for Majors and Advanced Undergraduate
Catullus (LAT 2302)
Cicero (Somnium Scipionis) – LAT 2301
Introductory-level Courses
Latin Beginning Grammar
Latin Advanced Grammar
Comparative Mythology (CLAS 3350)
Beginning Lit. Analysis
Introductory Mythology
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Periods and Genres (Victorian Lit)
World Literature
Rhetoric and Composition I
Rhetoric and Composition II
Survey of British Literature to 1785
Survey of American Literature since
1890
Publications
“The Adaptation of Juvenal’s Snarling Satire in Martin Marprelate’s Epistle.” 17 pp.
The McNeese Review
“Find the Key – Find the Prize: Using Cybernetic Theory to Analyze Lady Audley’s Secret’s
Hidden Identities.” 25 pp.
The University of Wales Swansea’s Mary Elizabeth Braddon Collection, Edited by Jessica Cox (currently under
review by the editorial board at Rodopi)
“The „Annabel Lee‟ Blues: Re-Reading Rhythm and Rhyme Scheme.” 16 pp.
Under Review – Reconfigurations
Reconceptualizing Hubris: Shifting the Focus from Pride to Shame. 213 pp.
Under Review -
Conferences
“The Allure of the Ciceronian Satan’s Ethos-Based Rhetoric in Paradise Lost.” The Conference
of John Milton, Murfreesboro, TN, 2005.
“The „Annabel Lee‟ Blues: Re-Reading Rhythm and Rhyme Scheme.” Rocky Mountain Division
of the American Society for Aesthetics, Santa Fe, MN, 2005.
“Embracing the Postmodern: Cybernetic Theory and Resistance in Pynchon and Priestly.”
PCA/ACA, San Antonio, TX, 2004.
Honors and Awards
Faculty Spotlight – UHMB Humanities Herald, 2007
The National Society of High School Scholars, 2004
Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2004-2005
Teacher of the Year Nominee 1997, 1998, 2002
Student Teacher of the Year Nominee 1995
Golden Key National Honor Society 1991
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society 1990
Professional Service
AP Liaison for Regional School Districts to Texas Tech University, 2006
Professional Affiliations
Modern Language Association
American Philological Association
Association of Teachers and Professional Educators
University Service
UMHB CAB Student-Faculty Softball, 2008
UMHB Writer‟s Festival, 2008
Sigma Tau Delta Poe Party – Faculty Reader, 2007
UMHB Read Campaign, 2007
References
Dr. James Whitlark
Department of English
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Office: (806) 742-2500 Ext. 252
[email protected]
Dr. Ann Daghistany Ransdell
Department of English
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Office: (806) 742-2525
Home: (806) 797-2592
[email protected]
Dr. David H.J. Larmour
Department of Classical/Modern Languages
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX 79409
Office: (806) 742-3145 Ext. 0561
Home: (806) 794-5272
[email protected]
Dr. Audell Shelburne
Chair Department of English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX 76513
Office: (254) 295-4561
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Dr. Cletus Rattan
Mayborn Professor of English
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Belton, TX 76513
Office: (254) 295-4563
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