Dr. Tulin Tosun

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tulin Ece Tosun is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts at Purdue University. She received her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Purdue University in 2018, specializing in Shakespeare and cross-cultural Mediterranean encounters, particularly focusing on early modern travel narratives. Her work includes significant contributions to the academic discourse surrounding Early Modern Literature, Shakespeare, and Ottoman historical contexts. Tosun's research interests explore the intersections of Renaissance and Elizabethan theatre with Ottoman culture and women's roles within these narratives. She has published articles in reputable academic outlets and contributed to textbooks that emphasize advanced English language use and academic writing. Currently, she is working on a book project titled "Haremization of Desdemona: A Comparative Study of Shakespeare’s Othello in the Ottoman Harem Context." Tosun has received several awards for her teaching excellence, including the Mary Gitzen Excellence in Teaching Award and the English Department Excellence in Teaching Award at Purdue. Her dedication to innovative pedagogy is further reflected in her involvement in the Purdue Language and Cultural Exchange Program.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • Indianapolis

Teaching courses in the Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts.

Assistant Director

— Present

Purdue University • Indianapolis

Managing the Cornerstone program and supporting academic initiatives.

Awards

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Antonia Syson Cornerstone Teaching Award

2023-01-01
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Mary Gitzen Excellence Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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English Department Excellence Teaching Award

2016-01-01
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Quintilian Award

2016-01-01
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General Excellence Award

2011-01-01

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.