Dr. Donna Yowell

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Biography

Donna Yowell specializes in Dante, Medieval Italian, and Provençal literatures. Her publications include articles on Dante's Comedy, the linguistic treatise De vulgari eloquentia, and troubadour poetry. As Senior Lecturer Emerita within the Department of French & Italian Studies, she taught in the University Honors Program and was recognized with the College of Arts and Sciences Special Merit Award for Exceptional Teaching. Her current research interests focus on the historic context of Dante's poem and vernacular sermons, contributing to a deeper understanding of the cultural and literary significance of this work.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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