Richard Tobias
Professor of English
412-624-6525
rtobias@pitt.edu
CL 517-G
Richard Tobias teaches 19th-century British literature, theories of comedy, and non-fiction prose as an art form.
Research and Publications: His most recent publications are Bibliographies of Studies in Victorian Literature, two essays on T.B. Macaulay, and he continues to work on the novels of Rhoda Broughton (1840-1920). He also has interest in Shakespeare and 19th-century British poetry.
Teaching
Graduate Courses
- Literature Seminar
Undergraduate Courses
- 19th-century British literature
- Theories of Comedy
Other Duties & Service
- Member, Library Committee
- Chair, University Senate Committee on Tenure & Academic Freedom
- Pro Tem Member & Acting Secretary, University Senate Anti- Discriminatory Committee
- Board of Trustees Subcommittee, Academic Affairs/Library
- University Senate Pro Tem Member, Library Committee
- Committee to Provide Speakers for Honors Convocation and Graduation
- Faculty Advisor, Golden Key National Honor Society
- Parliamentarian, University Senate (Assembly and Council)