Dr. Manisha Basu

Associate Professor

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Biography

Manisha Basu is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Illinois, specializing in Postcolonial Theory and Literatures. She has a robust academic background with a Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research interests encompass a wide array of subjects, including Nationalism, Secularism, Globalization, and African Literatures. Basu places a particular emphasis on Cultural Studies and South Asian Literatures, exploring the intersectionality of language and imperialism. Her teaching portfolio includes courses in Postcolonial Literature, Critical Approaches to Literature, and Modern African Literature, where she nurtures an analytical understanding of diverse literary traditions. As a member of the Department of English, she contributes widely to academic discourse and research in her field.

Research Interests

Postcolonial Theory Nationalism Philology Secularism Globalization African Literatures Literary Theory Cultural Studies South Asian Literatures Language Imperialism

Experience

Associate Professor, Director of Graduate Studies

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Associate Professor in the Department of English, specializing in Postcolonial Theory and encompassing various related research interests.

Courses

Postcolonial Theory and Literatures Nationalism Secularism Globalization African Literatures Literary Theory Cultural Studies South Asian Literatures Postcolonial Literature Critical Approaches to Literature Introduction to Criticism Introduction to Modern African Literature Modern African Fiction

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.