Dr. Devin Griffiths

Associate Professor

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Biography

Devin Griffiths is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern California, specializing in Comparative Literature. His research interests include the interplay of literature, science, and the environment, with his works published in prestigious academic journals such as Critical Inquiry and Victorian Studies. His book, 'Age of Analogy: Science and Literature in the Darwins,' published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2016, explores how historical novels have been shaped by life sciences, proposing a new comparative method for understanding the relational history between these fields. Griffiths holds a Ph.D. in Literatures in English from Rutgers University and has been a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. He has presented at numerous conferences, advancing the discourse on topics such as ecology and literature, while also serving in various leadership roles in academic committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Post-doctoral Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Conducted research and contributed to academic publications.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Comparative Literature.

Awards

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Age Analogy Runner Up Book Prize

2017-01-01
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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

2018-01-01
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USC School/Dept Award for Teaching

2014-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.