Dr. Mallory Matsumoto

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mallory Matsumoto is an archaeological historical anthropologist specializing in Mesoamerican studies, focusing on the Maya region during the classic and early colonial periods. She obtained her PhD in anthropology from Brown University in 2021. Her research areas include Mesoamerican religions, Maya archaeology, Mesoamerican ethnohistory, Classic Maya hieroglyphs, Mayan languages, and the intersection of anthropology with religion and writing. Matsumoto teaches various courses related to early Mesoamerican religions and language, contributing significantly to the academic understanding of these disciplines through both her research and teaching efforts.

Research Interests

Mesoamerican Religions Maya Archaeology Mesoamerican Ethnohistory Classic Maya Hieroglyphs Mayan Languages Anthropology of Religion Anthropology of Writing

Courses

R S 384D • Doctrl Smnr Religious Stds R S 392T • Lang/Relig Col Latin R S 383T • Rsch/Grant Proposal Writing 386K • Lang/Relig Col Latin ANT 391 • Rsch/Grant Proposal Writing R S 316M • Early Mesoamerican Religions LIN 350 • Intro Maya Hieroglyphics R S 361 • Mesoamerican Encounters R S 311 • Early Mesoamerican Religion R S 375S • Religion?

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.