Dr. Barbara Gowdy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Barbara Gowdy is a novelist and short-story writer, recognized for her contributions to contemporary literature. She has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including the Giller Prize and the Roger’s Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, and has won the Governor General’s Award and the Booker Prize. In 1996, she received the Marion Engel Award, followed by the Trillium Book Award in 2008. Her literary works have been published in 24 countries, showcasing her global appeal and diverse storytelling. In 2006, she was appointed to the Order of Canada, highlighting her impact on Canadian literature, and in 2012, she was awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship for her contributions to the arts. Gowdy's significant publications include 'Through Green Valley', 'Falling Angels', 'Look Love', 'Mister Sandman', 'White Bone', 'Romantic', and 'Helpless'. She has also extended her creativity to film with 'Green Door', which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology