Dr. Keith Ekiss

Instructor

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Biography

Keith Ekiss is a lecturer in English at Stanford University with a rich background in poetry and translation. He was a Stegner Fellow at Stanford from 2005 to 2007 and has authored several works, including the book 'Burial Fragments' set to release in 2025, and 'Pima Road Notebook' published in 2010. Additionally, he has translated works of notable poets, including the Costa Rican writer Eunice Odio and Mexican poet Jeannette Clariond. His creative non-fiction has appeared in the anthology 'Permanent Vacation: Living Working National Parks'. Ekiss has earned various fellowships and scholarships from prestigious programs such as the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and the Santa Fe Art Institute. His academic journey includes a BA, MA, and MFA from the University of Arizona and Warren Wilson College, respectively. His scholarly interests primarily focus on poetry, translation, and speculative literature.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGLISH 9CE (Aut, Spr) ENGLISH 8D (Aut) ENGLISH 92 (Win) ENGLISH 8F (Spr) ENGLISH 198 (Aut, Win, Spr, Sum) ENGLISH 91 (Win, Spr) ENGLISH 13Q (Aut) ENGLISH 92 (Spr)

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.