Background
Svoboda, Frederic Joseph was born on September 10, 1949 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Howard Joseph and Zdenka Anna (Ouretsky) Svoboda.
Svoboda, Frederic Joseph was born on September 10, 1949 in Hastings, Nebraska, United States. Son of Howard Joseph and Zdenka Anna (Ouretsky) Svoboda.
Bachelor in English, Michigan State University, 1971; Master of Arts in English, Michigan State University, 1973; Doctor of Philosophy in English, Michigan State University, 1978.
Instructor English,, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1977-1978; assistant professor department American thought and language, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1978-1980; lecturer English,, University of Michigan, Flint, 1980-1984; assistant professor, University of Michigan, Flint, 1984-1985; associate professor, University of Michigan, Flint, since 1985; acting department chairman, University of Michigan, Flint, 1985-1986; director graduate program in American culture, University of Michigan, Flint, since 1987.
Member Modern Language Association.
Married Nancy Clair Birdsall, June 20, 1969 (divorced 1974). Married Jerri Marie Gillett, December 15, 1979. Children: Joseph Gillett, Daniel Gillett.