Dr. Blake Leland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Blake Leland received his Ph.D. in 1988 from Cornell University and has been a faculty member at Georgia Tech's School of Literature, Media, and Communication. He focuses primarily on the degree program in Science, Technology, and Culture. His scholarly work delves into the psychology of literary production, with a particular emphasis on poetry. His writings have appeared in prominent journals such as Diacritics, English Literary History, Genre, and Twentieth Century Literature. Additionally, Leland is a practicing poet, with his poems published in esteemed venues like The New Yorker, Epoch, Commonweal, and the Indiana Review. His poetry often integrates various digital artworks, showcasing his artistic interests both in the U.S. and abroad.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL-1102: English Composition II LCC-2100: Intro-Sci,Tech & Culture LCC-3110: Sci, Tech & Romanticism LCC-3114: Sci, Tech & Modernism LCC-3226: Major Authors LMC-2050: Lit, Media, Comm Seminar LMC-2060: Intro Lit Studies LMC-2100: Intro STAC LMC-3116: Sci Tech & Postmodernisms LMC-3204: Poetry Poetics LMC-3512: Brit/Cont Romanticism LMC-3516: Lit & Cultural Modernism LMC-4200: Seminar Lit/Cult Theory LMC-6367: Literary & Cultural Theory

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.