Dr. Maria Boletsi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Boletsi is the Marilena Laskaridis Chair in Modern Greek Studies at the University of Amsterdam, where she focuses on comparative literature, literary and cultural theory, and modern Greek literature. She explores the intersections of literature and societal issues, particularly around themes of othering, cultural identity, and the politics of crises. Her recent work investigates the concept of 'weird turn' in literature and art. She completed her Ph.D. at Leiden University and has been a research fellow at several prestigious institutes. Boletsi is known for her contributions to the understanding of barbarism in contemporary discourse and has published extensively on the works of Greek poet C.P. Cavafy. Her publications include the monograph "Specters of Cavafy" and the co-authored volumes on barbarism and crisis narratives. She co-coordinates various research networks and is an active member of editorial boards in the field of Modern Greek Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Leiden University • Leiden

Teaching and researching within the field of Film and Literary Studies.

Endowed Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Holds the Marilena Laskaridis Chair in Modern Greek Studies.

Awards

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Theme-Group Fellowship

2022-01-01
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Stanley Seeger Research Fellowship

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:560
Overall
Required:560
Prerequisites
Academic Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Mathematics and Statistics proficiency Micro- and Macro-economics courses
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's Diploma and Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Motivation Letter
  • English Language Proficiency Certificate
  • GMAT or GRE score report
Specialization Notes

Includes departments like Economics, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing.