Dr. Daniel Laforest

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Laforest is a writer, researcher, and professor in the Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department at the University of Alberta. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from Université Laval and a Doctorate from l'Université du Québec à Montréal. Laforest's academic journey includes a two-year Fulbright Fellowship at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and experiences as a visiting professor at institutions including Universités de Limoges and Poitiers in France and Stanford University in the United States. His research interests lie at the intersection of literary studies and medical humanities, examining how literature and medical humanities have evolved over the years. He focuses on the relationship between literature and medical visualization tools and their impact on personal narratives. Laforest is an editor for various academic journals and was a co-founder of the open-access journal 'Imaginations'. His notable publications include the award-winning monograph 'L'archipel de Caïn: Pierre Perrault et l'écriture du territoire' and contributions to numerous journals and collections. He is also the area coordinator of the Digital Humanities Program at U of A. He actively participates in academic discourse, advocating for knowledge mobilization through initiatives such as his TEDx talk on storytelling and identity.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Professor in the Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department, teaching and conducting research in various fields.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management