Dr. Chris Tenove

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Chris Tenove is an Assistant Director at the Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions and a member of the teaching faculty at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. He has previously held teaching and research positions within UBC’s Political Science Department and the Global Reporting Centre, as well as serving as a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Toronto’s Centre for Ethics and the Munk School of Global Affairs. Tenove's research focuses on political theory, political communication, and international relations, with a particular emphasis on policy engagement projects and issues surrounding platform governance and democracy. His publications include peer-reviewed articles and book chapters addressing the challenges posed by digital media to democracy and human rights, appearing in journals such as Political Communication and the International Journal of Press/Politics. He has also produced policy reports for CSDI on topics like artificial intelligence regulation and election security. In addition to his academic work, Tenove has experience as an award-winning journalist and frequently publishes op-eds, engages with news media, and teaches courses on global affairs and communicating policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2020-01-01 — Present

Centre for the Study of Democratic Institutions • Vancouver, BC

Oversees research and policy engagement projects regarding platform governance and democracy.

Instructor

2018-01-01 — Present

School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, UBC • Vancouver, BC

Teaches courses related to global affairs and policy communication.

Courses

PPGA 580 (Internet and Global Affairs) PPGA 509 (Communicating Policy)

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.