Dr. Teju Cole

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Teju Cole is the Gore Vidal Professor of Practice in Creative Writing at Harvard University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College, a Master of Arts from SOAS, University of London, and a M.Phil. from Columbia University. Cole's work spans several genres, including fiction and literary criticism, as well as photography criticism. His notable works include 'Open City' (2011), 'Known Strange Things' (2016), and 'Blind Spot' (2017). His writing often reflects a deep engagement with themes of urban life, identity, and perception, earning him recognition in contemporary literature.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).