Dr. Jenny Mander

Professor

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Biography

Jenny Mander researches and teaches eighteenth-century French thought and literature, focusing on modern critical theory, particularly on theories of reading and narratology. She is the author of 'Circles of Learning: A Study of Person Narrative in the Early Eighteenth-Century French Novel' (Studies on Voltaire, 1999). Currently, she is working on an edition of 'Histoire des deux Indes', which explores themes related to eighteenth-century colonialism. Additionally, she co-organized the international conference on Raynal's 'Histoire philosophique des deux Indes', held at Newnham College from July 1-3, 2010. Professor Mander welcomes inquiries from potential MPhil and PhD students whose research interests align with her expertise.

Research Interests

Eighteenth-Century French Thought Eighteenth-Century French Literature Modern Critical Theory Narratology Colonialism in Literature

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.