Dr. Natalie Belisle

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Research Interests

Contemporary Caribbean Literature Visual Media Cultural Studies Caribbean Phenomenology Postcolonial Decolonial Theory Political Philosophy Speculative Fiction Race African Diaspora Latin America

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Engages in research and teaching focusing on contemporary Caribbean literature, visual media, and cultural production. Areas of interest include the relationship between aesthetics and political practice, racial mobilities in Latin America, political philosophy, and theories of existence within phenomenology and speculative fiction.

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.