Dr. Portia Owusu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Portia Owusu is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University, specializing in the fields of Slavery, History, Memory, and Trauma. Her academic pursuits delve into Cultural Philosophy and the complexities of Transnational Literatures. She is well-versed in American Literature, focusing on the intersections of Culture, Race, and Ethnicity Studies. Her expertise includes African American Literature and the African Diaspora. Prior to her position at Texas A&M, Owusu completed her Ph.D. at the University of London in 2017, following her M.A. from the University of York in 2010 and her B.A. from the University of Kent in 2008. She has received notable awards such as the US-UK Fulbright Award and the Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship Fellowship.

Research Interests

Slavery History Memory Trauma Cultural Philosophy Transnational Literatures American Literature Culture Race Ethnicity Studies African American Literature African Diaspora Literature

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.