Dr. Nasrin Qader

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Nasrin Qader. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Nasrin Qader is an Associate Professor specializing in French Comparative Literature at Northwestern University. Holding a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she integrates diverse literary traditions such as Francophone African literature, Arabic literature from the Maghreb, and Islamic thought into her teaching and research. Her work is recognized internationally, with contributions to the understanding of literary and visual theories. She has received significant awards, including a New Directions Fellowship from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, which supported her exploration of religious and literary traditions in India. An active participant in academic discussions worldwide, Qader has lectured at prestigious institutions including the Ecole des Hautes Etudes and the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Paris. She serves on the editorial board of the African Arts Humanities Series and is a member of core faculty for the Program in Comparative Literary Studies and the Program of African Studies. Her current research focuses on the aesthetics and politics of literary narratives, particularly in relation to contemporary writings from Algeria, Guinea, and Senegal, and includes a forthcoming book titled "Chance Play Francophone African Writing".

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

Teach and research in French Comparative Literature, integrating multiple cultural perspectives.

Awards

#

Chevalier de l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques

2012-01-01

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.