Dr. Graeme Reynolds

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Graeme Reynolds is an Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2021, following an M.A. from the Academy of Korean Studies in 2013 and a B.A. from the University of British Columbia in 2008. His research focuses on premodern Korean history, particularly in areas such as printing technology and historiography. Reynolds has contributed to various scholarly works, including a book review on William Franklin Sands' 'Late Chosŏn Korea: Deathbed Empire, 1896–1904', and multiple journal articles exploring themes in Korean studies. He is also involved in organizing conferences related to East Asian typography, aiming to foster dialogue and research in the field.

Research Interests

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.