Dr. Carson Koepke

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carson J. Koepke is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on the fields of Digital Humanities and Medieval Philology, with particular emphasis on the linguistic and grammatical aspects of medieval texts. Dr. Koepke earned his Ph.D. from Yale University in 2024, following an M.Phil. from the same institution in 2020. He completed his M.A. at the University of York in 2017 and holds a B.A. from St. Olaf College, awarded in 2014. His notable publications include a work on graphing networks of Latin hagiography in early medieval England and an examination of Chaucer's representation of cultural narratives. Additionally, he teaches courses that bridge the study of medieval literature and modern interpretations of culture, aligning with his commitment to teaching and curriculum development in undergraduate education.

Research Interests

Courses

Middle Ages Popular Culture Medieval Literature Culture Topics Literature New Media

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.