Dr. James Howell

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Biography

James F. Howell is an Instructional Associate Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences. His primary research areas include cultural memory studies, nineteenth-century German travel literature, and the propagation of constitutional thought in current environmental discourses. Dr. Howell completed his dissertation on Alexander von Humboldt's concept of transcultural memory, which has been published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals such as the German Quarterly. He is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of German culture through his teaching and research. Howell has taught a variety of German courses ranging from Beginning German to advanced topics in German Literature and Culture.

Research Interests

Cultural Memory Studies Nineteenth-Century German Travel Literature Constitution Propagation Current Environmental Discourses

Courses

GERM 102 Beginning German II GERM 201 Intermediate German GERM 202 Intermediate German II GERM 310 German Composition GERM 311 German Conversation GERM 321 German Culture Civilization GERM 322 German Culture Civilization II GERM 411 German Author Genre INTS 205 Current Issues International Studies

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.