Dr. John Hoberman

Professor

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Biography

John Hoberman is a social cultural historian whose extensive research encompasses sports studies, race studies, human enhancements, medical history, and globalization studies. He has a significant academic footprint, having lectured at various medical schools and institutions on the social and medical impacts of androgenic drugs and the history of medical racism in the United States. Hoberman has written numerous influential works, including 'Sport Political Ideology' (1984) and 'The Olympic Crisis: Sport, Politics, Moral Order' (1986), and his upcoming book, 'Dopers Uniform: Anabolic Steroids, Hard-Muscled Cops, Global Demand Androgenic Drugs' (2016), speaks to his ongoing contributions to the field. His insights have been sought by various media outlets, reflecting the importance of his work in understanding complex societal issues related to sports and ethnicity. Hoberman holds a Ph.D. in Scandinavian Languages and Literatures from the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Faculty member specializing in Germanic Studies.

Awards

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President's Associates Teaching Excellence Award

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NEH Fellowship Independent Study and Research

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.