Dr. Larry Backer

Professor

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Biography

Larry Catá Backer immigrated with his family from Cuba at a young age, growing up in the Cuban American community in Miami. He obtained his B.A. from Brandeis University, his M.P.P. from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, and his J.D. from Columbia University. Professor Backer focuses his research on governance-related issues in globalization, constitutional theories, and public-private governance, with an emphasis on institutional frameworks for governance systems. His recent work centers on corporate social responsibility, mixed regulatory systems, and emerging problems of polycentricity. He has taught courses on corporate social responsibility, corporations, multinational enterprises, constitutional law, and religion. His work includes publications on transformations in university governance and the wider changes in societal ordering in the 21st century.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teach courses on corporate social responsibility, multinational enterprises, constitutional law, and religion.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.