Dr. Cornelia Burian

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cornelia Monika Burian is an Associate Professor specializing in German literature at the University of Calgary. She has a PhD in English Literature from the University of Saskatchewan, awarded in 2004, and has conducted significant research focusing on ecocritical approaches to literature, medieval literature, animal studies, and modernism. Her educational background includes a Master's degree in English Literature from the University of Regina (1999) and a Bachelor's degree in English (Honours) from the same institution (1997). Burian’s research interests lie within the fields of Medieval Studies, Gender Studies, and Sustainability & Animal Rights Welfare. She actively teaches various courses such as Topics in German Cultural History and German II, contributing to the academic growth of her students through innovative block week courses. Cornelia was recognized for her leadership in education with the award for “Enhancing Educational Leadership, Student Engagement, Community Ties” in 2016, under the University of Calgary Teaching Scholars Pilot Program, showcasing her dedication to enriching the student experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor (Teaching)

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Teaching German language and literature courses, conducting research in various interdisciplinary fields.

Awards

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Enhancing Educational Leadership, Student Engagement, Community Ties: Untapped Potential Block Week Courses.

Courses

Topics in German Cultural History Topics Film German German II

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.