Dr. Alain Létourneau

Professor

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Biography

Alain Létourneau is Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Applied Ethics at the University of Sherbrooke. His academic work focuses on practical philosophy, including applied ethics, rhetoric, and governance related to environmental challenges. He has published extensively on issues surrounding climate change, social justice, and democratic governance. Létourneau has been actively involved in numerous interdisciplinary research projects and has received various grants to study the impacts of climate change on public health and environmental governance. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Quebec Philosophical Society and the Canadian Philosophical Association. His teaching includes courses on environmental ethics, applied philosophy, and public discourse. Létourneau regularly presents his research findings at conferences, contributing to dialogues on ethics and environmental challenges. He is noted for his efforts to bridge theoretical insights with practical implications in governance and environmental policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Department Director

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Laval University • Quebec, QC, Canada

Assistant Professor

1994-01-01 — 1999-01-01

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Faculty Officer

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, QC, Canada

Awards

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Institutional Award - Great Distinction in University Teaching, Equity Component

2019-01-01
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Finalist, Raymond Klibansky Prize

1999-01-01

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.