I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a Romanian literary critic and cultural journalist with extensive experience in academia and media. I have taught at the University of Bucharest and the University of Craiova, led seminars on Comparative Literature, Latin Literature and Civilization, Romanian Literature, and worked as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for a daily cultural program on TVC. My research spans myth, dramaturgy, and the interplay between literature and society, resulting in numerous publications and awards. Beyond academia and journalism, I have curated cultural projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature and published several volumes of literary criticism. I am a member of the Writers' Union of Romania and have contributed to critical journals and national media. I enjoy mentoring students, shaping cultural discourse, and exploring the nexus of culture, language, and media while continuing to engage with theatrical and cinematic forms.

Elena Grațiela Popescu

I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a Romanian literary critic and cultural journalist with extensive experience in academia and media. I have taught at the University of Bucharest and the University of Craiova, led seminars on Comparative Literature, Latin Literature and Civilization, Romanian Literature, and worked as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for a daily cultural program on TVC. My research spans myth, dramaturgy, and the interplay between literature and society, resulting in numerous publications and awards. Beyond academia and journalism, I have curated cultural projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature and published several volumes of literary criticism. I am a member of the Writers' Union of Romania and have contributed to critical journals and national media. I enjoy mentoring students, shaping cultural discourse, and exploring the nexus of culture, language, and media while continuing to engage with theatrical and cinematic forms.

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I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a Romanian literary critic and cultural journalist with extensive experience in academia and media. I have taught at the University of Bucharest and the University of Craiova, led seminars on Comparative Literature, Latin Literature and Civilization, Romanian Literature, and worked as a producer, host, and scriptwriter for a daily cultural program on TVC. My research spans myth, dramaturgy, and the interplay between literature and society, resulting in numerous publications and awards.

Beyond academia and journalism, I have curated cultural projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature and published several volumes of literary criticism. I am a member of the Writers’ Union of Romania and have contributed to critical journals and national media. I enjoy mentoring students, shaping cultural discourse, and exploring the nexus of culture, language, and media while continuing to engage with theatrical and cinematic forms.

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Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
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English
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Italian
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Greek, Modern
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Russian
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Latin
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Work Experience

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Education

Doctor of Philology, cum laude; Specialization: Romanian Literature at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Master's degree in Contemporary Romanian Language at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Socrates Scholar in Modern Greek Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece)
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor studies: Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Doctor of Philology - Romanian Literature (Cultural Studies), Cum Laude at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Master’s degree in Contemporary Romanian Language at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Socrates Scholar – Studies in Modern Greek Language and Literature at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Doctorate in Comparative Literature (cum laude) at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Postdoctoral studies in Language, Literature and Greek Civilization at Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Doctor of Philology, Romanian Literature (cultural studies), cum laude at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Master’s degree in Contemporary Romanian Language at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Socrates Scholar – Greece Studies in Modern Greek Language and Literature at Aristotle University – Thessaloniki
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

Qualifications

Doctor of Philology, cum laude; Specialization: Romanian Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Master's degree in Contemporary Romanian Language
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Socrates Scholarship in Modern Greek Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor studies: Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Doctor of Philology - Romanian Literature (Cultural Studies), Cum Laude
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Master’s degree in Contemporary Romanian Language
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Socrates Scholar – Studies in Modern Greek Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Bachelor’s degree in Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Course in Journalistic Ethics and Mass Media Legislation
January 1, 2008 - October 7, 2025
Debut Award, Bucharest Writers’ Association
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Award for Debut Volume: The Chronograph Popescu
January 1, 2003 - October 7, 2025
First Prize, Lucian Blaga International Festival of Poetry
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
First Prize, Cristian Popescu National Contest of Literature
January 11, 2030 - October 7, 2025
Journalistic Deontology: Elements of Legislation
January 1, 2008 - October 14, 2025
Debut Award – Poetry
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Gheorghe Pituț Award – Debut Poetry
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Cristian Popescu Award for Debut Volume
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025
Lucian Blaga International Festival – First Prize (Poetry)
January 11, 2030 - October 14, 2025

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Government, Other