Dr. Gordon Berger

Professor

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Biography

Professor Gordon Berger is a Professor Emeritus at USC Dornsife, specializing in the history of 20th century Japan and psychoanalysis. His original research focused on Japanese political institutional history and the management of male anxiety in the 19th century. He is also recognized as a leading expert on the history of sumo wrestling and its social significance. With over 15 years of experience as the director of the East Asian Studies Center, he dedicated his efforts to developing a Korean Studies program and managing the Korean Heritage Library collection at USC. His academic contributions have been acknowledged through various prestigious awards, including the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon from the Government of Japan in 2009, the Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award in 2000, and the General Education Teaching Award in 1997.

Research Interests

Awards

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Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon

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Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

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General Education Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.