Dr. David Meren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Meren is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at the University of Montreal, specializing in international history and the interconnections between Canada and Quebec. He holds a PhD from McGill University and has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics and the University of Paris IV-Sorbonne. His research centers on the intertwined histories of Canadian foreign aid and Indigenous-Canadian relations, particularly in the context of settler colonialism. Meren has published works such as 'Friends Like Entangled Nationalisms: The Canada-Québec-France Triangle, 1944-1970', which examines the dynamics between Canada, Quebec, and France. He also co-edited 'Dominion Race: Rethinking Canada’s International History', encouraging critical reinterpretation through the lens of race. His current project explores Canadian development assistance from 1945 onward, focusing on its impact on Indigenous populations in Northern Canada. Meren’s extensive teaching experience includes supervising graduate theses on various themes related to Canadian history and international relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Teaches courses on international history and supervises graduate research.

Awards

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Prix du meilleur article de l'Histoire sociale

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Montreal

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:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.