Dr. Alissa North

Professor

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Biography

Alissa North is a Professor at the University of Toronto, where she specializes in contemporary history theory and landscape architecture. Her expertise encompasses various aspects of landscape architecture in North America and Canada, with a focus on Modernist history theory. Alissa is also known for her work on natural and green infrastructure, applying these concepts in practical landscape architecture through her design firm, North Design Office Inc. As a practicing landscape architect, she emphasizes the importance of visual communication in her field. With a robust academic background and a commitment to advancing landscape architecture, Alissa contributes to both the academia and practice through her research, teaching, and project involvement. Her work often engages with contemporary issues in environmental design and aims to foster a deeper understanding of landscape architecture's role in societal context.

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