Dr. Aaron Santesso

Professor

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Biography

Aaron Santesso is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Literature, Media, Communication at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a PhD from Queen's University and specializes in Literary Cultural Studies. His expertise encompasses various geographic focuses including Europe, the Middle East, and North America, with particular emphasis on issues related to education, literary theory, and surveillance. Santesso teaches a wide range of courses, such as English Composition II, Global Media & Cultures, and various seminars in media studies and literary studies. His research interests align with his teaching, addressing critical themes in literature and media through a cultural lens. He has authored books, including "Watchman Pieces: Surveillance, Literature, Liberal Personhood," reflecting his scholarly commitment to exploring the intersections of literature and contemporary issues.

Research Interests

Courses

English Composition II Global Media & Cultures Master's Project: Soccer Sustainability Intro Media Studies Special Topics STAC Classical Tradition Sci, Tech & Enlightenment Studies in Fiction Science, Tech & Ideology Tech Representation Media Studies Intro-Lit, Media, & Comm Lit, Media, Comm Seminar Introduction Literary Studies Enlightenment Lit & Cult Senior Seminar

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.