Dr. John Armenta

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Biography

John Armenta studies the culture of Post-9/11 military veterans and aims to understand the role of current members in society. As an Army veteran with deployments in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, he is particularly interested in how the military shapes notions of masculinity, patriotism, and the acceptability of violence. In the classroom, Armenta focuses on enhancing the learner experience, which he believes involves meeting students where they are and providing them with the tools to express their ideas. He is committed to fostering an environment where students are encouraged to ask interesting questions rather than simply searching for the 'right answers.' In his free time, he enjoys baking and hiking in San Diego County, and he hosts a podcast for New Books Network.

Research Interests

Post-9/11 Military Culture Veterans Studies Masculinity Patriotism Violence Acceptance

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).