Dr. Mark Danner

Professor

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Biography

Professor Mark Danner is a longtime journalist and writer holding the Class of 1961 Distinguished Chair at the University of California at Berkeley. He teaches in the Graduate School of Journalism and the Department of English, focusing on political violence, war, and American politics. His work frequently appears in significant publications including the New York Review of Books and The New Yorker. Danner's teaching includes courses on foreign war reporting and the realist modernist novel, covering complex political narratives and critical analysis of contemporary issues in geopolitics. He engages deeply with themes of comparative politics, foreign policy, global governance, and human rights, contributing to a broader understanding of security and defense dynamics in international relations.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.