Dr. Ali Abdi

Professor

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Biography

Ali A. Abdi is a Professor specializing in educational studies. He earned his PhD from McGill University and holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Concordia University, graduating Cum Laude. His research interests include critical perspectives on education, social justice, and the role of education in fostering democratic engagement. Abdi is a prolific author and editor, having contributed to numerous books and articles that discuss the complexities of education within different cultural and political contexts. His work emphasizes the importance of decolonizing education and understanding the historical and contemporary challenges faced by marginalized communities. He is actively involved in supervising graduate students and teaching various courses related to educational theories, societal impacts on education, and research methodologies. Abdi has published extensively on topics ranging from citizenship education to the influence of globalization on educational practices. He continues to participate in discussions aimed at enhancing educational equity and advocating for the perspectives of African and marginalized populations in educational discourse.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Teaching and supervising graduate students in the Department of Educational Studies.

Courses

EDST 401: Education, School Social Institutions EDST 585: Society, Culture Politics Education EDST 597: Educational Theories: Equality (Equity), Democracy Justice EDST 602A: Doctoral Seminar EDUC 500: Research Methodologies Education

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.