Dr. Anabel Quan Haase

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Biography

Anabel Quan-Haase is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Western University, holding a joint appointment with the Faculty of Information and Media Studies. She has a Ph.D. in Information Studies from the University of Toronto. Her scholarly work primarily examines social networks and social change, particularly in relation to technology's impact on society. Her current research projects focus on young people's use of digital communication tools such as instant messaging and social media platforms like Facebook, and their social consequences for relationships and community building. Areas of specialization include computer-mediated communication, new media, digital activism, and digital humanities. Quan-Haase has published various works addressing representation bias and social support mobilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing significantly to the fields of sociology and information studies.

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Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaches and conducts research in the Department of Sociology, focusing on social networks and technology's impact on society.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.