Dr. Daniel Dagenais

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Biography

Daniel Dagenais is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology at Concordia University, whose research interests span Family, Suicide, Sociological Theory, and Modernity. His notable work includes editing critical texts on contemporary sociological theory and exploring the transformations within the family institution. Dagenais' latest publications reflect his focus on the historical semantics of suicide, particularly youth suicide, and the sociological theories of identity. He teaches various courses, including Introduction to Society and Contemporary Sociological Theory, contributing significantly to the academic discourse on these subjects. His work on the critique of liberalism and identity construction, alongside his editorial role for journals such as Cahiers de recherche du Groupe interuniversitaire d’étude de la postmodernité, underlines his active engagement in the field of sociology. Dagenais holds a B.A. and M.A. in Sociology from UQAM and a Ph.D. from Université de Paris-X, Nanterre.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Society Contemporary Sociological Theory Sociology of Suicide Sociology/Anthropology of Family

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.