Dr. John Scott

Professor

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Biography

John Scott is an Emeritus Professor and Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where he has significantly contributed to the study of Italian studies, literature, and language. He began his academic journey at Oxford University, earning First Class Honours in Italian and French in 1950, followed by a Master of Arts in 1957. Scott has held teaching positions at notable institutions, including the University of California at Berkeley from 1957 to 1961 and the University of Reading from 1961 to 1977. His research expertise includes Dante, Medieval Philosophy, Italian History, Medieval History, and European Poetry, particularly focusing on Dante and Petrarchism during the Renaissance. Over his career, he has been involved in numerous collaborative projects and has a substantial publication record, with an h-index of 420, reflecting his impact and contributions to his field. He has been engaged in projects like the Network for Early European Research and the Research Electronic Inferno project, showcasing his commitment to advancing the understanding of early European literature and history.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
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