Dr. Elizabeth Parker Magyar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Parker-Magyar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Yale University. Her research primarily focuses on autocratic contentious politics in the contemporary Middle East and North Africa. She is currently engaged in writing a book that examines the activism of organizations and state workers in the region. Additionally, she has co-authored articles addressing significant topics such as the narratives of conflict in Syria and the role of media campaigns during COVID-19 in empowering women facing gender-based violence. Elizabeth has also contributed to the academic discourse around political regimes in the Middle East, particularly through her teaching of courses that delve into the diverse political landscapes and issues presented in the area.

Research Interests

Courses

PLSC 2139a, Politics of Regimes in the Contemporary Middle East

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.