Dr. Andrei Guruianu

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Biography

Andrei Guruianu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Communication at Cornell University. With a PhD in English from Binghamton University, he combines his background as a newspaper reporter and poet with a passion for creative nonfiction writing. Guruianu emphasizes the importance of creative expression and aims to empower students through an openness to experimenting with multiple genres and formats. His pedagogical approach focuses on multimodal composition, encouraging students to navigate the writing process as a discovery journey. In the classroom, he fosters environments ripe for novel and exciting intellectual encounters—utilizing written texts, images, songs, films, and cultural artifacts. By demystifying the writing process, Guruianu provides students with foundational tools and methods necessary to transition from mere consumers of information to creators with a full sense of agency and purpose.

Research Interests

Awards

#2021

Teaching Design Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture