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First Name

Chad

Last Name

Brevis

Gender

Male

Age Range

18-24

Country

South Africa

Province (if in South Africa)

Western Cape

Wits University Affiliation

None

I am interested in:

Reading, Contributing my poetry, Sharing my written works online, Publishing my writing, Freelance writing work, Full time writing work, Improving my writing

Do you write:

Poetry

Have you been published before?

Book of poems, In journals, Online

Your website (optional)

http://semanet.wordpress.com/

Brief Bio (optional)

I am a Masters student of English Literature at The University of the Western Cape with training in Ethical theory and Linguistics. I am currently working on a Full dissertation on taboo topics in literature. A particular focus is spent on the banning of literature and arts. During my undergraduate and Honours years I worked as a tutor for the Department of Religion and theology. I currently tutor in the Department of English. I also work as a staff writer for the Cape Town based cultural hiphop magazine IAM Magazine. Accolades I have received are as follows: -Holder of the Goldstein Bursary for three consecutive years in undergrad -Member of the English Society reading group -Member of the Golden Key International Honours Society -Mellon Fellowship recipient and fellow -DAAD-NRF bursary holder for 2012 -Abe Bailey Europe Travel Bursary holder for emerging leaders and academics in Africa.