Dr. Bonnie Effros

Professor

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Biography

Bonnie Effros is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia. She received her PhD in History from UCLA in 1994, and her teaching and research concentrate on interdisciplinary studies involving gender history, archaeology, and the relationships of culture and identity in early medieval France. Prof. Effros has received various grants and awards, including the SSRC Insight Development Grant and the Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize for her monograph on French colonial historical experience. Her expertise encompasses the analysis of material culture and its significance in the context of changing social dynamics over centuries, particularly regarding archaeological practices and medieval narratives. With extensive experience spanning multiple universities, including positions at the University of Florida and the University of Liverpool, she addresses topics related to European history, the medieval era, and how they relate to broader archaeological discourse. She is co-editor of prominent academic collections and has contributed significantly to the study of the Merovingian world.

Research Interests

Gender History Archaeology Material Culture Medieval Studies Colonialism History of Antiquarianism

Experience

Professor Head

2022-01-01 — Present

Department of History, University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Leading the Department of History as Head and teaching various subjects related to history and archaeology.

Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Liverpool • Liverpool, UK

Held the Chaddock Chair in Economic and Social History while teaching European history.

Director

2009-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Center for Humanities Public Sphere, University of Florida • Gainesville, FL, USA

Inaugural Director responsible for leading initiatives in public scholarship.

Associate Professor

2001-01-01 — 2009-12-31

Department of History, Binghamton University (SUNY) • Binghamton, NY, USA

Served as a faculty member focusing on history and archaeological studies.

Assistant Professor

1996-01-01 — 2001-12-31

Department of Historical Studies, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • Edwardsville, IL, USA

Involved in teaching and research within the historical studies department.

Awards

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Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize

2019-01-01

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.