Dr. Catherine Evans

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Catherine Evans’ research focuses on the history of criminal law in the British Empire, particularly addressing questions of criminal responsibility and the role of forensics in the mind. Her work critically examines legal practices related to crime and justice across historical contexts. Evans has taught various courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, bridging the fields of criminology and sociolegal studies. She is actively involved in analyzing historical narratives that shape contemporary understandings of crime and accountability within legal frameworks.

Research Interests

History of Criminal Law British Empire Criminal Responsibility Forensics

Courses

Introduction to Sociolegal Studies Topics in Criminology – History of Criminal Justice in the Common Law World Guilt, Responsibility and Forensics

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