Dr. Vered Shemtov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Vered Karti Shemtov is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Comparative Literature at Stanford University. She specializes in Hebrew Language and Literature and Comparative Literature. A graduate of Tel Aviv University where she earned her Bachelor's degree, she furthered her studies with a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. Shemtov has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Chancellor's Award Fellowship from UC Berkeley and the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching at Stanford. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she holds various leadership positions, such as Faculty Director of the Taube Center for Jewish Studies and Coordinator for Hebrew@Stanford. She has contributed to academic journals as Editor Chief of the Dibur Journal and sat on various editorial boards, reflecting her commitment to advancing Hebrew studies. She is also an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the Modern Language Association and the Association for Jewish Studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and coordinating Hebrew language and literature courses.

Awards

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Chancellor's Award Fellowship

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Dean's Award Distinguished Teaching

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.