Dr. Patricia Parker

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Parker is the Margery Bailey Professor of English Dramatic Literature at Stanford University, where she has been a faculty member since 1988. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Yale University and has previously taught at the University of Toronto and in Tanzania. Her teaching and research focus on topics such as Shakespeare, gender studies, and cultural theory. Parker has authored four books, including notable works on Renaissance literature and has co-edited several collections addressing criticism and theory related to Shakespeare. She has been a prominent lecturer globally, including at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Cambridge, and has played a significant role in academic conferences, particularly concerning Shakespeare's works. Parker's courses include 'Global Shakespeares' and she continues to contribute to academic literature with her ongoing projects, including a comprehensive online encyclopedia on global Shakespeare studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1988-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor of English and Comparative Literature.

Visiting Professor

1998-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, New York

Core faculty member in the School of Criticism and Theory.

Visiting Professor

1986-01-01 — 1988-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Visiting Professor.

Courses

ENGLISH 215E COMPLIT 11Q DLCL 189C COMPLIT 194 ENGLISH 198 ENGLISH 398 COMPLIT 320A ENGLISH 314 ENGLISH 115E

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.