Dr. Soraya Tlatli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Soraya Tlatli is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in francophone literature with a focus on North Africa and colonial-postcolonial historiography. Her research encompasses 20th century French psychoanalysis and intellectual history. Tlatli has contributed to the academic dialogue through her extensive publications, including 'Language Medium Fiction Assia Djebar's Work' in Companion World Literature and her book 'La Folie Lyrique: essai sur le surréalisme et la psychiatrie,' which examined the intersections of surrealism and psychiatry. Her work reflects a deep engagement with psychoanalysis and its relationship to Islam, particularly through a dual perspective that encompasses both Western and Muslim viewpoints. Tlatli is recognized for her scholarly contributions and continues to influence the field through her research and teachings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.