Dr. Venetria Patton

Professor

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Biography

Venetria Kirsten Patton is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Illinois, where she also serves as the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her academic focus includes African American women's literature and studies, as well as Gender and Women's Studies. Her notable publications include 'Women Chains: Legacy Slavery Black Women's Fiction' and 'Grasp Reaches Grave: Ancestral Call Black Women's Texts', both published by SUNY Press. In addition, she co-edited 'Double-Take: Revisionist Harlem Renaissance Anthology'. Patton is recognized for her scholarly contributions in the fields of African American studies and literature, and her work often addresses the complexities of identity and heritage in the African American experience. She is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that encourages diverse perspectives and voices.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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