Dr. Lori Baptista

Professor

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Biography

Lori D. Barcliff Baptista is a Professor of Instruction in the Department of Performance Studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication, serving as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs Advising. She teaches, researches, and publishes on global media, creative industries, social art practices, storytelling, ethnography, and experience-driven learning. Lori focuses on building collaborative relationships with visual and performing artists, museums, cultural centers, and theatre companies, particularly with initiatives involving formerly incarcerated women. She is known for her community-curated exhibitions and documentary film projects that delve into the intersections of culture and identity. Her administrative work encompasses student development and curricular initiatives within the Office of Undergraduate Programs Advising and the Office of External Programs, Internships, and Career Services (EPICS).

Research Interests

Courses

CMN 350: Global Media Communications Seminar CMN 398: Senior Seminar - Performing Arts PERF_ST 216: Theories & Methods Performance Studies - Food & Performance PERF_ST 103: Analysis & Performance Literature PERF_ST 203: Performance, Culture & Communication PERF_ST 322: Museums & Cultural Connections PERF_ST 516: Performance Ethnography

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.