Rate My Professor David Ellison

Dr David Ellison is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science at Griffith University. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the University of Sydney in 1988, and his Doctor of Philosophy from Princeton University in 2001. Throughout his career at Griffith University, Ellison has focused on literary studies and cultural history, contributing significantly to teaching and research in these areas. He convenes courses such as Global Shakespeare (2161LHS) and Gothic Afterlives (2141LHS) on the Gold Coast campus, engaging students with literature from Shakespearean drama to Gothic narratives.

Ellison's research specializations encompass cultural histories of noise, architecture, sound, commodities, and death scenes. He is the author of the book On Discomfort: Moments in a Modern History of Architectural Culture, which examines moments of discomfort in architectural thought and practice. Key publications include 'Automata for the People: Machine Noise and Attention' (2012), exploring auditory experiences in modernity; 'Sound, Space and Civility in the British World, 1700-1850' (2019), analyzing acoustic dimensions of social order; 'How to Make an Iconic Commodity: The Case of Penfolds’ Grange Wine' (2012); 'Reflections on the Death Scene' (2011); and 'Glazed Expression: "Mary Barton", Ghosts and Glass' (2004), addressing spectral elements in Victorian fiction. These works, featured in journals like Cultural Studies Review and others, have received citations reflecting their impact in literary and cultural studies. Ellison is a member of the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, serves on the editorial team of Cultural Studies Review, and has contributed to Griffith Review. He has participated in international collaborations, including a 2012 research travel grant with the University of Southern Denmark, and presented at events such as the Sydney Writers' Festival.