Dr. Adam Frank

Professor

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Biography

Adam Frank is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. His areas of research and teaching include affect theory, poetics, and American literature, particularly focusing on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He has published extensively, including works like 'Radio Free Stein: Gertrude Stein’s Parlor Plays' and 'Transferential Poetics, Poe Warhol', along with the co-authored 'Silvan Tomkins Handbook'. Adam has been involved in various research networks and conferences, further enhancing his contribution to the field with innovative projects that explore the intersections of affect, literary criticism, and media studies. He is currently engaged in a project titled 'Mad Science, Survey Motives Criticism', which examines the role of affect and object-relations theory within literary criticism. His work has received accolades, including the James W. Gargano Award for outstanding scholarship on Edgar Allan Poe. In addition to his academic contributions, Adam has also produced audio dramas, reflecting his diverse engagement with media and storytelling.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.