Dr. Judith Coffin

Professor

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Biography

Judith G. Coffin is the Oliver H. Radkey Regents Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, where she specializes in European social and cultural history, particularly focusing on 20th-century France. She has published extensively on topics including World War II, the history of communication and letters, and issues of gender and sexuality. Dr. Coffin earned her Ph.D. from Yale University in 1985 and has a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Her recent work includes the acclaimed book 'Sex, Love, Letters: Writing Simone de Beauvoir', which received the Pinkney Prize from the Society for French Historical Studies and was honored with several other awards for contributions to French history. She teaches undergraduate courses on the French Revolution and modern European history, with a strong commitment to fostering critical thinking skills in her students. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades for teaching excellence and scholarly contributions, positioning her as a prominent figure in her field.

Research Interests

Courses

French Revolution 20th-Century France History of Gender, Sex, Intimacy Thinking Like a Historian French Wars Dark Years

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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