Professor Dr. Cathy Schlund Vials

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Biography

Cathy J. Schlund-Vials is an esteemed scholar specializing in English Literature. She holds the position of Iris Howard Regents Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has made significant contributions to the field of Asian American studies and literary analysis. Schlund-Vials has a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and has published numerous works that explore the intersections of race, culture, and literature. Her teaching focuses on graphic novels, American literature, and Asian American literature, evident in her courses such as Graphic Novel, Disciplinary Inquiries, and Asian American Literature and Culture. Schlund-Vials is also actively engaged in academic discourse, frequently participating in seminars and workshops that highlight contemporary issues in literature and cultural studies.

Research Interests

Asian American Studies Literature Graphic Novels American Literature

Courses

E 395M • Graphic Novel E 324C • Graphic Novel E 384K • Disciplinary Inquiries AMS 315 • Intro Asian Amer Studies AAS 301 • Intro Asian Amer Studies E 350V • Video Game Narrative/Critique E 316M • American Literature AAS 314 • Asian American Lit & Culture E 314V • Asian American Lit & Culture LAH 350 • Graphic Novel AAS 320C • Contemp Asian American Novels E 343T • Contemp Asian American Novels

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.