Dr. Claire Turenne Sjolander

Professor

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Biography

Claire Turenne-Sjolander is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in Canadian foreign policy, gender, and international politics. With a robust academic background, she earned her Ph.D. in Political Science from Carleton University in 1990, along with an M.A. in International Affairs in 1983 and a B.A. with First-Class Honours in Political Science in 1981. Her research interests revolve around theories of international relations and the militarisation within foreign policy. She actively supervises graduate students and contributes to the academic community through teaching advanced courses such as POL 9200 - Theories and Problems in International Politics and POL 6500 - Analysis of International and Comparative Politics. Claire is known for her rigorous exploration of the intersection of gender and international relations, making her a vital part of the discourse on these critical issues.

Research Interests

Courses

POL 9200 - Theories and Problems in International Politics POL 6500 - Analysis of International and Comparative Politics POL 9600 - Theories and Problems in International Politics

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History