Dr. Almut Suerbaum

Associate Professor

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Biography

Almut Suerbaum is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Somerville College. Her research focuses on the interchanges between cultures and how these transformations affect the understanding of scholarly knowledge through lived experiences. Suerbaum is currently leading interdisciplinary projects in the Somerville Medieval Research Group, which she co-founded with Manuele Gragnolati. Her work explores themes of medieval literature, especially women's writing, travel narratives, and cross-cultural connections in medieval culture. She offers lectures as part of the M.St program, supervises D.Phil students on various topics, and has a noted presence in the academic community with visiting professorships in several European nations. Suerbaum’s publications include contributions to volume collaborations as well as individual studies addressing various aspects of medieval culture, literature, and gender studies. Her ongoing interest in the intersection of medieval literature and contemporary issues situates her as a vital voice in the academic discussions surrounding the humanities today.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Engaged in research and teaching of medieval literature and cultural studies, supervising graduate students and leading interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.