Dr. Charmaine Gorrie

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Biography

Charmaine Gorrie is an Honorary Lecturer with research interests in the art, archaeology, and history of the Severan period, along with studies of women in antiquity. She completed her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the University of Alberta and earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia, focusing on the building programme of Septimius Severus in Rome. Since 1996, she has been involved in teaching and research at the University of British Columbia. Her work also includes conducting excavations in southern Italy and contributing to various publications on related topics. Gorrie has examined several aspects of the Severan period, including imperial family roles and moral legislation that influenced architectural patronage.

Research Interests

Art Archaeology History of the Severan Period Women in Antiquity

Experience

Honorary Lecturer

1996-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research on ancient history and archaeology.

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.