Dr. Alisse Portnoy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alisse Portnoy is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of Michigan. With a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland obtained in 1999, she has developed a robust academic career focused on language studies and American literature spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Her teaching interests include pedagogy, rhetoric, and composition, alongside her commitment to exploring the intersections of literature and social change. Professor Portnoy's extensive experience in education shapes her approach to the classroom, fostering an engaging and inclusive environment for all students. She actively participates in curriculum development and is known for her scholarly contributions to English studies.

Research Interests

Language Studies Twentieth Century American Literature Nineteenth Century American Literature Pedagogy Rhetoric Composition

Courses

ENGLISH 140-001 First-Year Seminar ENGLISH 319-001 Literature and Social Change

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science