Frank Turaj

Background

Turaj, Frank was born on May 31, 1934 in Derby, Connecticut, United States.

Education

Bachelor, University Connecticut, 1959. Master of Arts, University Connecticut, 1960. Doctor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1968.

Career

Instructor, George Washington University, 1962-1965; assistant professor literature, American U., Washington, 1965-1968; associate professor, American U., Washington, 1969-1974; professor, American U., Washington, since 1975; department chairman literature, American U., Washington, 1974-1976; acting dean College Arts and Sciences, American U., Washington, 1976-1977; dean, American U., Washington, 1977-1985; founder American studies program, American U., Washington, 1970; cinema studies program, American U., Washington, 1975; Polish exchange and Italian study program, American U. Lecturer National War College, 1973-1974.

Achievements

• Frank Turaj has been listed as a noteworthy University dean, literature and film educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • The Modern Cinema of Poland (A Midland Book)

Membership

Served with United States Air Force, 1951-1955. Member American Association Higher Education, American Association Slavic Studies, Association American Colls., Polish Institute Arts and Sciences (board directors).

Connections

Children: Kristyn, Julie.