Dr. Samuel Baker

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samuel Baker is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on British Romantic poetry, historical fiction, science fiction, and gothic literature, along with media studies, causal inference, and environmental humanities. A founding member of the Executive Team for Good Systems, an initiative focusing on ethical AI, Dr. Baker has chaired projects aimed at understanding artificial intelligence's impact on society. His current work includes analyzing the role of AI in creative labor and its societal implications. Additionally, he is involved in editing a volume on the gothic genre and has authored various articles and book chapters on notable authors such as Sir Walter Scott and Ann Radcliffe. With a background in journalism and extensive experience in literature and the arts, Dr. Baker promotes a cross-disciplinary approach to literary analysis and is regularly engaged in teaching and mentoring undergraduate honors students.

Research Interests

Courses

British Novel 19th Century Romantic Period Media Theory/Literary Criticism Gothic Poetry Poetics Texts and Contexts: Honors

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.