Dr. Katherine Ibbett

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Biography

Katherine Ibbett is a professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in early modern literature and culture. Her research examines the emotional dynamics of religious toleration and the political implications of compassion and fellow-feeling in early modern France. She has authored the book 'Compassion’s Edge: Fellow-Feeling and the Limits of Early Modern France' and co-edited significant volumes focusing on early modern literature. Katherine has a rich teaching portfolio, covering topics such as gender in early modern writing and the intersection of French literature with the Americas. She has recently supervised DPhil students addressing various aspects of early modern French writing, including emotional history and environmental perspectives. Her academic journey began at New College and includes time at the University of Michigan and University College London before settling at Oxford in 2017.

Research Interests

Experience

Fellow

2017-01-01 — Present

Trinity College, University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Teaching and researching early modern literature and culture.

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.