Dr. Julianne Werlin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julianne Werlin is an Associate Professor of English at Duke University, specializing in early modern literature with a focus on sociological approaches to literary history, poetry, and poetics. Her current research project, titled 'English Renaissance Authors: Demographic History', investigates the evolution of literary history in response to trends in mortality, nuptiality, education, and economic change from 1500 to 1700. Additionally, she is beginning a study of literary generations, illustrating the impact of the Black Death through the modern era. Through her work, Werlin engages with the complexities of demographic influences on cultural narratives and societal developments during a transformative historical period.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research focused on early modern literature.

Director of Graduate Studies in English

2025-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Overseeing and coordinating the graduate studies program in the English department.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
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  • Application Fee ($95)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)