Dr. Ellen Chances

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Biography

Ellen Chances is a professor specializing in Slavic Languages and Literatures, with a focus on Russian literature from the nineteenth to the twenty-first century. Her scholarly work encompasses studies on prominent Russian authors such as Andrei Bitov, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, and Daniil Kharms, with an emphasis on the psychological and cultural interplay between literature and the arts. She has contributed to the understanding of Soviet and post-Soviet literature while engaging with broader interdisciplinary themes. Furthermore, Chances has organized significant cultural events, such as a series of lectures in connection with the 'Mir iskusstva' exhibit, and served as a consultant for theatrical productions at Princeton's McCarter Theater. In addition to her academic publications, she is also an accomplished writer of fiction, memoirs, essays, and poetry, exploring the intricate relationship between literature and historical context.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.