Dr. James Borders

Professor

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Biography

James Borders’s research focuses on medieval vocal music, particularly the development of plainchant. He has edited 11th-century chants from the northern Italian abbey of Nonantola, published by A-R Editions. Additionally, Borders has an abiding interest in rock and contemporary popular music. He received a Fulbright award to study in northern Italy and has secured major research grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the American Council of Learned Societies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science