Dr. John Haddad

Professor

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Biography

Dr. John Haddad holds a Ph.D. in American Studies from the University of Texas (2002) and has a rich academic background with an M.A. in English from Yale (1996) and an A.B. in English from Harvard (1991). He regularly teaches undergraduate courses focused on American popular culture, the Asian American experience, the American Renaissance, and the Gilded Age. At the graduate level, Dr. Haddad offers seminars on nineteenth-century America, research methods, American literature, and 'pivotal texts' in American cultural history. He has received the Faculty Service Award, Faculty Teaching Award, and James Jordan Award for teaching excellence. His teaching experience in China and Japan during the 1990s sparked his interest in America's historical contact with Asia, which is reflected in his scholarly works. His notable publications include 'Romance China: Excursions in China U.S. Culture, 1776-1876' and 'America's Adventure in China: Trade, Treaties, Opium, Salvation'. Dr. Haddad has also explored the cultural history of Hersheypark in his upcoming book, 'Thrill Ride: Transformation of Hersheypark'.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Penn State Harrisburg • Middletown, PA

Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in American studies, focusing on cultural history and American literature.

Awards

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Faculty Service Award

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Faculty Teaching Award

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James Jordan Award

Requirements for Penn State Harrisburg

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:150
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Demonstrated competence in Analytic skills (Math course or exam) Computer skills proficiency (MIS 204 or equivalent) Communication skills proficiency (AWA score of 4.0 or higher)
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Information Systems. Program: M.S. in Information Systems. GRE/GMAT waiver available for GPA 3.5+ from US schools.