Dr. Mitchell Greenberg

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Biography

Mitchell Greenberg is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University, where he specializes in French literature from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. He received his Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic interests focus on Comparative Romance literatures and modern critical readings of early modern texts. He teaches courses that cover Baroque and Classical periods and has a keen interest in Freudian and post-Freudian psychoanalysis. His research particularly emphasizes the interplay between literature and its historical context in relation to themes of tragedy and subjectivity. Greenberg has authored several influential publications, including works on the cultural history of tragedy and significant analyses of Racine and Corneille. In addition to his scholarly pursuits, he is dedicated to guiding students through the complexities of French literature, aiming to foster a deep understanding of both the texts and their broader cultural implications.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaches and conducts research in French literature, specializing in sixteenth and seventeenth-century texts.

Courses

The Theaters of Self Versions of Versailles Occupied France Film Racine: Ancient Myth, Modern Tragedy Freud: Introduction to 17th Century Theater Fiction

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture