Dr. Albert Atkin

Professor

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Biography

Albert Atkin has been at Macquarie University since 2007 and previously taught at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He holds a PhD from Sheffield University in the UK, where he completed a thesis on C.S. Peirce's Indexical Reference. Atkin is actively involved in supervising postgraduate research in a wide range of topics, with particular interest in Philosophy of Race and applied philosophy of language. His current supervisory projects include topics on Indigenous identity, infallible knowledge, pedagogic virtues, and embedded cognition, among others. Atkin’s research focuses on the metaphysics of race, its definitions, and how these shape social understandings of race, as well as C.S. Peirce’s sign theory and pragmatism. He teaches a variety of courses, including Critical Thinking, Metaphysics, Formal Logic, and Philosophy of Language. Atkin is a member of several university committees focusing on diversity, inclusion, and higher degree research. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to student learning and excellence in teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and supervising postgraduate research, with a focus on Philosophy of Race and applied philosophy of language.

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning

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Teaching Award

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Lecturer of the Year

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Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

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Lecturer Excellence Award

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).