Dr. David Kornhaber

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Kornhaber is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Texas at Austin. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, awarded in 2009. His academic work primarily focuses on modern contemporary drama, exploring intersections of theatre, philosophy, critical theory, modernism, and avant-garde movements. Kornhaber has contributed significantly to the fields of dramatic literature and performance studies, with publications including 'Theatre & Knowledge' (Bloomsbury, 2019) and various editorial works, such as the Oxford World's Classics edition of George Bernard Shaw’s Major Cultural Essays. He has also served as a guest editor for a special issue of Modern Drama and organized significant conferences in the realm of theatre and philosophy. In addition to his research, he has a track record of teaching various courses, including those focused on Shakespeare and contemporary drama.

Research Interests

Courses

Scholarly Publication Shakespeare World Literature Contemporary Drama Digital Theatres Theater Absurd

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

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