Dr. Brenda Austin Smith

Professor

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Biography

Brenda Austin-Smith is a settler scholar originally from the Maritimes, having studied and taught in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Manitoba, and Quebec (at Champlain College CÉGEP). She has designed and taught courses on Film Affect, Film City, Cult Film, Women Filmmakers, French New Wave, Pre-Code Hollywood, Teen Gross-Out Comedies, Film Theory, Documentary Film, and Television. Her teaching and research activities are complemented by her contributions to public writing, participation in community boards, national service in academic unions, and editorial boards. Austin-Smith has served for eight years as the Head of the Department of English, Theatre, Film & Media at the University of Manitoba.

Research Interests

Awards

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Certificate Recognition for Dedicated Service

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Roy Vogt Award for Exceptionally Meritorious Service

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Outstanding Achievement Award

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Certificate of Excellence in Teaching

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Poetry Competition Award

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.