Dr. Beatrice Mousli

Professor

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Biography

Beatrice Mousli is a Professor of Teaching at USC Dornsife. She specializes in French and Francophone literature from the 20th and 21st centuries, along with intellectual history and literary institutions in France and the United States. Her work encompasses themes such as colonial and postcolonial history, life writing, and biography studies. Mousli has published extensively, contributing numerous books including a biography of Susan Sontag, works focused on Philippe Soupault, and studies on Françoise Sagan. Her research interests include transatlantic literary exchanges and the dynamics of literary magazines from 1850 onwards. Mousli has been involved in various academic collaborations and has received prestigious awards, such as the Grand Prix de la Biographie de l’Académie Française. Throughout her career, she has participated in numerous conferences and lectures, showcasing her dedication to advancing scholarship in the humanities. Additionally, she has served as an advisor for the USC undergraduate French Club and holds membership in several professional organizations relevant to her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in French and Francophone literature.

Full Time Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 2008-05-31

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Provided instruction in French literature.

Lecturer & undergraduate advisor

1996-09-01 — 1998-10-25

IES • Los Angeles, CA

Advised undergraduate students while teaching literature courses.

Awards

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Officer in the Order of the Academic Palms

2018-01-01
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Knight of the Order of Academic Palms

2007-01-01
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Grand Prix de la biographie de l’Académie Française

2006-01-01
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Prix Anna de Noailles de l’Académie Française

2006-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.