Background
Cowan, James C. was born on September 16, 1927 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Son of James Costello and Elizabeth Bacon (Browne) Cowan.
English language professional educator
Cowan, James C. was born on September 16, 1927 in Albany, Georgia, United States. Son of James Costello and Elizabeth Bacon (Browne) Cowan.
Bachelor, Mercer University, 1950. Master of Arts, Oklahoma State University, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1964.
Instructor, then assistant professor Tulane University, New Orleans, 1963-1966. Assistant professor University Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1966-1967. From associate professor to professor, 1967-1983.
Adjunct professor University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, from 1983.
Married Judith Harcourt Ryder, January 29, 1960. Children: Catherine Nancy, Cynthia Mary, Christina Judith, Michael James.