Dr. Sasha Senderovich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sasha Senderovich holds a Ph.D. in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures from Harvard University (2010). He is an Associate Professor specializing in the literature and culture of Russian-speaking Jews and the dynamics of cultural translation. His recent book, 'Soviet Jew Made' (Harvard University Press, 2022), received recognition as a finalist for the 2023 National Jewish Book Award and was selected as a Book of the Year by the American Association of Teachers of Slavic and East European Languages (2024). His published works also include a critical introduction and notes for the English-language translation of Moyshe Kulbak’s Soviet Yiddish novel 'Zelmanayners: Family Saga' (Yale University Press, 2013; White Goat Press, 2024), and he has translated Yiddish and Russian literature, such as David Bergelson’s 'Judgment: Novel' (Northwestern University Press, 2017). In addition to his academic publications, he contributes to journalism and public scholarship in various platforms including the 'Los Angeles Review,' 'Lilith,' and 'Jewish Currents.' Furthermore, he is actively involved in summer teaching for high school students in the Great Jewish Books program, highlighting his commitment to education and cultural engagement.

Research Interests

Courses

GLITS 313 Literature Places RUSS 223 Russian Cinema SLAVIC 340 Modern Yiddish Literature: Worlds East European Jews GLITS 311 C: Literature RUSS 427 Russian Jewish Experience GLITS 253 D: Literature Identities

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.