Dr. Derefe Chevannes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Derefe's research examines Black liberation and Black radical thought in the modern world, focusing on the intersection of political theory and Black studies. His work has been published in prominent journals such as Perspectives on Politics, Political Research Quarterly, PS: Political Science & Politics, Philosophy & Global Affairs, CLR James Journal, Comparative Education Review, and Theory & Event. Chevannes interrogates the racial logics of colonial modernity, drawing on Africana thought to critically rethink the human condition, with a particular interest in theories of freedom. His academic inquiries contribute significantly to contemporary dialogues in Black political thought and decolonial theory.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology