Dr. Anne Murphy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Anne Murphy is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia, where she specializes in cultural and intellectual history. Her work focuses on the Punjab region of India and Pakistan, with a particular emphasis on language, literary cultures, and the Sikh tradition. She has published extensively on the early modern and modern periods, exploring themes such as oral history, commemoration, and historiography. Murphy's notable publications include a monograph titled 'Materiality Past: History Representation Sikh Tradition' and the co-edited volume 'Bhai Vir Singh (1872-1957): Religious Literary Modernities in Colonial and Postcolonial Indian Punjab.' She has received significant grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for her research on the political imaginaries expressed in modern Punjabi literature. In addition to her research, she has been involved in various public humanities projects and has taught courses on South Asian history, Sikh tradition, and oral history. Murphy is dedicated to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement within her academic work.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaches courses on South Asian history and oral history.

Chair

— Present

Punjabi Language, Literature and Sikh Studies • University of British Columbia

Leads the programming and strategic initiatives for Punjabi Studies.

Awards

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UBC Dean of Arts Research Award

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Steering Committee Member, Dr. Ambedkar International Symposium

2023-04-01

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.