Dr. Jason Glenn

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Glenn is a historian specializing in medieval Europe, with research interests that cover a wide range of themes and span the entirety of the early Middle Ages. His work focuses particularly on the political, religious, and intellectual culture of this period. Glenn has authored several notable books, including 'Middle Ages Text Texture' and 'Politics and History in Tenth-Century Reims', along with numerous book chapters and journal articles. His commitment to historical research is demonstrated through various fellowships and awards, including a Faculty Fellowship from the CRCC and a Ryskamp Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies. He has held teaching appointments at the Department of History at the University of Southern California and has been involved in temporary visiting positions, such as at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and Syracuse University. Glenn continues to contribute to the academic community through professional memberships, notably with the Medieval Academy of America.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2004-05-01 — Present

Department of History, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor

1998-08-01 — 2004-05-01

Department of History, University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Visiting Temporary Appointments Member

2001-09-01 — 2002-07-01

School of Historical Studies, Institute for Advanced Study • Princeton, NJ

Instructor

2002-06-01 — 2002-08-01

Mellon Foundation Seminar in the Humanities, Huntington Library • San Marino, CA

Visiting Assistant Professor

1997-08-01 — 1998-06-01

Department of History, Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

Awards

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CRCC Faculty Fellowship

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American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Recipient, Ryskamp Fellowship

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USC Zumberge Research Innovation Fund Award

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USC Innovative Teaching Award

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Fulbright Award, France

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Master Program
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GPA Requirement
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TOEFL
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Required:20
Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Required:90
IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.