Dr. Mikko Tuhkanen

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Biography

Mikko Tuhkanen is a Professor in the Department of English at Texas A&M University, specializing in Transnational Literatures, Race and Ethnicity Studies, and Gender and Sexuality. He teaches courses on African American and African-diasporic literatures as well as LGBTQ+ literatures and literary theory. Tuhkanen is a published author, with notable works including "American Optic: Psychoanalysis, Critical Race Theory, Richard Wright" (2008) and "Essentialist Villain: Leo Bersani" (2018). He has also edited and coedited volumes such as "Leo Bersani: Queer Theory" (2014) and the special issue of Postmodern Culture on Fascination Cinema (2020). His academic articles have appeared in prestigious journals including the James Baldwin Review, PMLA, diacritics, differences, and Modern Fiction Studies. Currently, he is completing book-length studies on James Baldwin and the Pet Shop Boys, exploring themes of time and cultural speculation.

Research Interests

Transnational Literatures Race and Ethnicity Studies Gender and Sexuality African American Literature African Diaspora Literature Literary Theory 20th-Century American Literature Comparative Literature

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.