Dr. Christine Schreyer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christine Schreyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan campus. Her research specializes in language revitalization and documentation, particularly focusing on endangered languages in Canada and Papua New Guinea. She has a notable history of working with created languages, including the Na’vi language from the movie Avatar and languages for projects such as Steel (2013) and Power Rangers (2017). Additionally, she has conducted significant community-based work, exemplified by her co-production of the documentary film 'Kala Language Project: Kala Walo' and is the executive producer of 'Conlanging: Art Crafting Tongues' (2017). Her teaching extends to various courses in linguistic anthropology, with research themes centered around language, sustainability, and transnationalism.

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.