Dr. Ali Kaveh

Instructor

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Biography

Ali Kaveh is a Sessional Instructor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. His academic journey started with a Bachelor's degree in Persian Language Literature from Herat University, followed by a Master's degree in Sociology from Pune University and a Ph.D. in Sociology from Shanghai University, which he is expected to complete in July 2024. Kaveh teaches undergraduate courses focusing on social theories, research methodologies, gender studies, migration, ethnicity, and religion. He has teaching experience dating back to 2004 and has contributed to quality assurance in higher education. Kaveh's research primarily addresses gender inequality, women's empowerment, masculinity, and mental health, with recent studies investigating the identity construction processes of Afghan young adult immigrants in Canada. His collaborations include working with the School of Psychology at the University of East London.

Research Interests

Gender Inequality Women's Empowerment Masculinity Mental Health Migration Identity Diaspora Transnationalism

Experience

Sessional Instructor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver

Teaching undergraduate sociology courses mainly focusing on social theories, research methodologies, gender, migration, and ethnicity.

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.