Dr. Jinsoo Doll

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jinsoo Doll is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Korean language and culture. He holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in Film and Television from UCLA, where his dissertation focused on post-war Korean cinema and national identity. His academic journey includes serving as a post-doctoral fellow in the Department of East Asian Studies at New York University from 2004 to 2006, and teaching in the School of Design and Media at Hongik University in Korea from 2006 to 2010. His research interests lie in the exploration of Korean cinema, particularly its representation of themes such as Christianity, nationalism, and historical drama. Currently, he is engaged in a project that examines the depiction of the colonial past and the cultural imagination reflected in South Korean cinema.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.