Dr. Elizabeth Tallent

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elizabeth Tallent is the Bella Mabury Eloise Mabury Knapp Professor Emerita in the Department of English at Stanford University. She has taught literature and creative writing at several prestigious institutions including the University of California at Irvine and the Iowa Writers Workshop. Tallent is an accomplished author, known for her novel 'Museum Pieces' and her collections of short stories such as 'Constant Flight,' 'Time,' and 'Honey.' Her work has been featured in esteemed publications like The New Yorker, Esquire, and Harper's. She received notable accolades including the Pushcart Prize for her short story 'Tabriz' in 2008 and was honored with the Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award in the same year, followed by the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2009. With a B.A. in Anthropology from Illinois State University, her academic contributions have left a significant impact on her students and the literary community.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Professor of English, focusing on literature and creative writing.

Visiting Writer

— Present

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

Provided guidance and mentorship in writing and literature.

Professor

— Present

University of California, Davis • Davis, CA

Taught literature and engaged in academic contributions.

Visiting Writer

— Present

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

Engaged with students and faculty in workshops and lectures.

Awards

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Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award

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Excellence in Teaching Award

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Pushcart Prize Award

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Dean’s Award for Distinguished Teaching

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PEN/O. Henry Prize Stories Inclusion

Courses

ENGLISH 198 FEMGEN 108 ENGLISH 398 ENGLISH 398R ENGLISH 390 ENGLISH 146W ENGLISH 190W FEMGEN 190W

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.