Dr. Caroline Rieger

Associate Professor

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Biography

Caroline L. Rieger is an Associate Professor of Central, Eastern & Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia, focusing on applied linguistics. Her research delves into the complexities of language and its implications on human cognition, communication, and cultural communities. Rieger's current and future projects explore the intersections of pragmatics, specifically discursive and intercultural pragmatics, while also considering multidisciplinary approaches to translation studies. Her primary interests lie in cultural pragmatic equivalence in literary and scholarly translation, as well as the phenomena of politeness and the significance of paralinguistic elements in translation.

Research Interests

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.