Dr. Paula Leverage

Associate Professor

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Biography

Paula Leverage is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in French literature and film. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, obtained in 1999, and her research interests lie in the fields of NeuroHumanities, literature—particularly in the French language—film studies, medieval literature, and the study of language, especially Old French expressions. She teaches courses such as FR330 French Cinema, SCLA 101 Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking Communication, and LC333 Middle Ages Film, focusing on critical analysis and thematic exploration within these subjects. Leverage's work often explores how literary and cinematic representations can shape our understanding of historical and cultural narratives. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Women's Gender Sexuality Studies and Film Video Production programs at the university, contributing to a multidisciplinary academic environment that enhances her teaching and research.

Research Interests

Courses

FR330 French Cinema SCLA 101 Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking Communication LC333 Middle Ages Film

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.