Dr. Boba Samuels

Associate Professor

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Biography

Boba Samuels is an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream and the Director of the Health Sciences Writing Centre at the University of Toronto. With a robust academic background, he holds a BA (Hon) in Psychology and a PhD in Education Studies, both from the University of Western Ontario. His research interests are centered around writing in the disciplines, writing pedagogy, and rhetorical genre studies. He is actively engaged in professional memberships and community initiatives, having served as the President of the Canadian Association Study of Discourse and Writing from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he is part of the Canadian Writing Centers Association and the Canadian Society Study of Language Learning. Samuels is dedicated to fostering effective communication strategies in higher education and is committed to enhancing the writing skills of students across various disciplines.

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
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology