Dr. Betsy Berry

Instructor

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Biography

Betsy Berry is a Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research interests include Creative Writing, British Modernism, and American Literature. She has published poetry and short stories in various periodicals across the U.S., Australia, and Canada. Notable short stories include 'Family Flood' and 'Human Sexuality,' which have been featured in major anthologies. Her critical essays on authors Jean Rhys and John Graves have been published in well-regarded literary journals. In 2008, she received the W.O.S. Sutherland Award for Teaching Excellence and the Texas Blazers Faculty Excellence Award, recognizing her dedication to teaching sophomore literature. She is actively involved in educating students on diverse subjects, including British literature, American naturalism, and contemporary literary themes.

Research Interests

Courses

UGS 302 • Movies E 350R • American Naturalism E 324M • Troubled Literary Marriages E 350R • Age Gatsby E 348P • Plath Sexton CRW 330 • Literature Writers E 344D • Australian Literature Film E 362L • Contemporary British Novel

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.