Dr. Andreas Motsch

Associate Professor

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Biography

Andreas Motsch is an Associate Professor in the Department of French at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the theory and epistemology of literature, particularly the emergence of modernity in its relations with the 'other'. He has interests in ethnography and anthropology, epistemocriticism, discourse analysis, theories of otherness, and the production of knowledge. Motsch has authored several significant works in the field, including books and articles that explore the intersection of ethnography and literature. His contributions are recognized in various scholarly dialogues concerning cultural narratives and the representation of indigenous peoples in literature. Motsch completed his PhD at the Université de Montréal, where he developed his foundational theories on the narrative structures present in ethnographic writing. He continues to contribute to academic discussions and research initiatives centered on humanities and literature.

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