Dr. Dina Khapaeva

Professor

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Biography

Dina Khapaeva is a Professor in the School of Modern Languages at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research spans Russian studies, death studies, cultural studies, historical memory, and intellectual history. She has authored six monographs, including 'Celebration Death Contemporary Culture' published by The University of Michigan Press in 2017 and its Russian translation released in 2020, along with significant works such as 'Nightmares: Literary Experiments Cultural Project' and 'Portrait critique de la Russie: Essais sur la société gothique'. Khapaeva's scholarly contributions include numerous articles and book reviews in prominent journals, such as Cultural Critique and Slavic Review. In 2016, she was awarded the Invited Professorship at the Écoles des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, highlighting her recognition in the field. Khapaeva offers an array of courses, drawing from her extensive knowledge of literature, language, and popular culture.

Research Interests

Courses

LMC-2823: Special Topics-Lit/Cult LMC-3202: Studies in Fiction ML-2500: Intro Cross-Cult Studies RUSS-1250: Vampires International RUSS-1813: Special Topics RUSS-2001: Intermediate Russian RUSS-3001: Advanced Russian RUSS-3002: Advanced Russian II RUSS-3005: Russian Heritage Speakers RUSS-3222: Russian 20th Century Literature & Film RUSS-4300: Imperial Imagination RUSS-4500: Intercultural Seminar RUSS-6500: Intercultural Seminar RUSS-8803: Special Topics RUSS-8804: Special Topics

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.