Dr. Alana Boland

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alana Boland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on various aspects of environmental development, sustainability, urban political economy, and water governance, with a particular emphasis on China from the 1950s to the present. Boland's academic contributions have advanced the understanding of how environmental policies and governance structures impact urban and rural development. She has a strong background in political economy and employs interdisciplinary approaches to analyze complex environmental issues. In addition to her research, she serves as the Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Arts and Science, where she is involved in curriculum development and enhancing the educational experience for students in the faculty. Boland is dedicated to promoting sustainability and social equity through her teaching, research, and administrative roles.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology