Hello, I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a cultural journalist, literary critic, and professor with a long-standing engagement in Romanian literature, theatre, and media. I have contributed to Caiete Critice and Ziarul de Duminică, produced cultural programs for TV, and led research projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature, all while mentoring students at Bucharest and Craiova universities. I am drawn to myth, theatre, and the dynamics of cultural production across different media, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching, publications, and public speaking. My work reflects a commitment to critical inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continuous exploration of Romanian literary heritage in European contexts.

Grațiela Popescu

Hello, I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a cultural journalist, literary critic, and professor with a long-standing engagement in Romanian literature, theatre, and media. I have contributed to Caiete Critice and Ziarul de Duminică, produced cultural programs for TV, and led research projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature, all while mentoring students at Bucharest and Craiova universities. I am drawn to myth, theatre, and the dynamics of cultural production across different media, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching, publications, and public speaking. My work reflects a commitment to critical inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continuous exploration of Romanian literary heritage in European contexts.

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Hello, I am Elena Grațiela Popescu, a cultural journalist, literary critic, and professor with a long-standing engagement in Romanian literature, theatre, and media. I have contributed to Caiete Critice and Ziarul de Duminică, produced cultural programs for TV, and led research projects at the Romanian Museum of Literature, all while mentoring students at Bucharest and Craiova universities.

I am drawn to myth, theatre, and the dynamics of cultural production across different media, and I enjoy sharing knowledge through teaching, publications, and public speaking. My work reflects a commitment to critical inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the continuous exploration of Romanian literary heritage in European contexts.

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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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French
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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
Doctor of Philology (Romanian Literature, cultural studies), cum laude at University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Master in Contemporary Romanian Language at Faculty of Letters, University of Craiova
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Socrates scholarship in Modern Greek Language and Literature at Aristotle University – Thessaloniki (Greece)
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Undergraduate studies: Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature at University of Craiova, Faculty of Letters
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

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
Doctor of Philology (Romanian Literature, cultural studies), cum laude
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Master in Contemporary Romanian Language
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Socrates scholarship in Modern Greek Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026
Undergraduate studies: Romanian Language and Literature / Latin Language and Literature
January 11, 2030 - February 14, 2026

Industry Experience

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