Dr. Barbara Havercroft

Associate Professor

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Biography

Barbara Havercroft is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of French, where she specializes in feminist theories, literary theory, autobiographical writings, and gender theories. She has edited several influential books, including 'Vies en récit: Formes littéraires et médiatiques de la biographie et de l’autobiographie' and 'Le roman français de l’extrême contemporain: écritures, engagements, énonciations.' Barbara has held prominent editorial roles in significant academic journals, including serving as Editor Chief for 'Recherches sémiotiques/Semiotic Inquiry.' Her extensive publication record covers topics such as gender and sexual theories, feminist critique, and contemporary French literature. She focuses on women’s writing and postmodernism, exploring the intersections of identity, genre, and narrative. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through various academic engagements and collaborations, further accentuating her role within the field of literary studies. Barbara continues to contribute to critical discourses around feminism and literature, participating in conferences and collaborative research projects.

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