Dr. Franco Moretti

Professor

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Biography

Franco Moretti is the Danily C. Laura Louise Bell Professor Emeritus of English at Stanford University. He is known for his significant contributions to literary studies, particularly through his works such as 'Signs Taken for Wonders' (1983), 'The Way of the World' (1987), 'Modern Epic' (1995), and 'Graphs, Maps, Trees' (2005). Moretti founded the Center for the Study of the Novel and has served as the chief editor of the journal 'Novel' since 2006. His scholarly work encompasses translated literature in over twenty languages and he writes regularly for 'New Left Review'. Moretti's academic journey includes appointments at various prestigious institutions, including Universita' di Roma, Universita' di Salerno, Universita' di Verona, Columbia University, and UC Berkeley, among others. He is also a fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin and has been actively involved in various academic committees and organizations, contributing to the field of literature both as a researcher and educator.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Responsible for teaching and conducting research in the field of English Comparative Literature.

Professor

— Present

Columbia University • New York, NY

Led courses in Comparative Literature.

Awards

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Fellow

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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