Dr. Jeff Dolven

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Biography

Jeff Dolven teaches poetry and poetics, particularly focusing on the English Renaissance. His significant works include books such as 'Scenes Instruction' (University of Chicago Press, 2007), 'Senses Style' (University of Chicago Press, 2018), 'Take Care' (Cabinet Books, 2017), and 'Speculative Music' (Sarabande, 2013). His essays have been published in various magazines and journals, covering a wide range of subjects including Renaissance metrics, Edmund Spenser, and Shakespeare’s reading. He serves as the editor-at-large for Cabinet magazine and is the founding director of Princeton’s Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in Humanities (IHUM). Dolven has taught numerous undergraduate and graduate courses on topics such as Shakespeare’s language and Renaissance poetry. His ongoing projects include the Schema School Attention Lab at Mildred’s Lane, which delves into the intersection of intellectual exchange and artistic experience.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.