Dr. Joanna Picciotto

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joanna M. Picciotto is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Renaissance and Early Modern literature, particularly focusing on 18th-Century British works. Her scholarly contributions include the monograph 'Labors of Innocence in Early Modern England' published by Harvard University Press in 2010, which examines themes of innocence and labor in the context of early modern literature. Picciotto has edited and contributed to several volumes, including a special issue of the 'Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies' on 'Devotion and Intellectual Labor' in 2014. Her research interests span various topics within English literature, including the complex interplay of media, truth-telling, and the poet's role in society, as discussed in her articles published in esteemed journals such as 'English Literary History' and 'Nature and Value.' Picciotto's work has garnered recognition, including the James Holly Hanford Prize for her article on 'Reforming the Garden: Experimentalist Eden in Paradise Lost.' She currently teaches courses related to her research interests and engages in academic discussions connecting historical texts with contemporary issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA

Teaching and researching Renaissance and Early Modern literature.

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.