Dr. Antone Minard

Instructor

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Biography

Antone Lanatà Minard holds a PhD from UCLA in Folklore and Mythology. His specialization encompasses Welsh Celtic-language belief narratives, medieval literature, and folklore from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Antone teaches Medical Terminology and serves as the Latin Language Coordinator, integrating his extensive research background into his teaching approach. His research interests are deeply rooted in Celtic languages and the evolution of folklore and mythology, particularly focusing on Welsh, Breton, Cornish, and Irish literature. He explores themes such as folk belief, supernatural traditions, and vernacular religion, and is currently engaged in a project concerning Welsh supernatural narratives, aiming to document and analyze these rich cultural stories. Antone is committed to fostering an understanding of the intricate relationship between language, culture, and belief systems.

Research Interests

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.