College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Department of Literature and Modern Languages
cahss.nova.edu/faculty/james_doan.html
Honors Courses
HONR 1000N Honors Seminar: Genetics and Genealogy
LITR 2030H World Literature I Honors
Honors Engagement
- Served on Honors Faculty Coordinating Committee
- Given workshops on the Honors program and courses
- Sponsored students for Honors-related events
Research Focus
- Folklore and Mythology
- Irish Language and Literature
- Family History and Genealogy
- English Language and British Literature
- Art History
- World Literature
Education
- Ph.D. Harvard University
- M.A. University of California at Los Angeles
- M.A. Harvard University
- B.A. University of California at Santa Cruz
James Doan has taught and co-developed Honors courses such as Art and Society and Genetics and Genealogy. Doan has served as a member of the Honors Faculty Coordinating Committee for many years, has given workshops on the Honors program and courses, and sponsored students for Honors-related events, such as Florida Grand Opera and the theatre. He developed and chaired a faculty lecture series at the university from 2006 to 2017. His research interests include the legend of King Arthur; late Renaissance English drama; Irish and Celtic literature; the figure of the vampire in myth, legend and film; and the supernatural in general.