Dr. Samuel Steinberg

Associate Professor

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Biography

Samuel Steinberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Southern California, specializing in Comparative Literature. His scholarly work engages with Latin American philosophy and letters, critical theory, political thought, and the history of photography, with a particular focus on Mexican studies. Steinberg holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from the University of Pennsylvania, and has completed both a Master's degree in Comparative Literature at the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor's degree in Literature at the University of California, Santa Cruz.

Research Interests

Latin American Philosophy Critical Theory Political Thought History of Photography Mexican Studies

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.