Dr. Seth Lerer

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Biography

Seth Lerer is a Distinguished Professor in the Literature Department at the University of California, San Diego, where he has been a faculty member since January 2009. His teaching and research focus on Medieval and Renaissance Literature, as well as the history of the English language and children’s literature. Lerer has a particular interest in Shakespeare and classical texts. During the academic years 2020-21 and 2021-22, he served as the Director of the Center for Hellenic Studies and the Director of the Program in Classics at UCSD. He is recognized for his contributions to the field and continues to influence the study of literature through his courses and publications.

Research Interests

Medieval Literature Renaissance Literature History of English Language Children’s Literature Shakespeare Classics

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).