Dr. Oscar Cásares

Professor

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Biography

Oscar Cásares is the Susan Taylor McDaniel Regents Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his M.F.A. from the University of Iowa in 2001 and has notably published works in fiction and nonfiction, including short stories and personal essays. His book collection, 'Brownsville,' was recognized as a Notable Book by the American Library Association in 2004 and is included in various university curriculums across the country. His novel 'Amigoland' received a starred review from Publisher's Weekly, highlighting it as a winning story. Cásares has received fellowships from prestigious organizations such as the National Endowment for the Arts, the Copernicus Society of America, the Guggenheim Foundation, and the Texas Institute of Letters. He teaches courses in creative writing, sharing his passion for storytelling through workshops focused on fiction, short stories, and personal essays.

Research Interests

Courses

CRW 355F • Advanced Fiction Workshop E 380F • Literature Writers CRW 340F • Short Story Workshop E 385N • Creative Writing: Workshop Fiction CRW S325 • Travel Writing-Gbr CRW F325F • Fiction Writing CRW 325E • Personal Essay-Wb

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.