Dr. Devika Vijayan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Devika Vijayan is an Associate Professor in French Francophone Studies at the University of Calgary and the Director of the French Centre. She holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo, obtained in 2013, and has extensive educational credentials including an M.Phil. and M.A. from the University of Delhi and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Madras. Her research interests are primarily focused on Travel Literature from the 17th and 18th centuries, Jesuit writings in the context of India and Canada, and Quebec literature. Devika has undertaken significant scholarly work and has been published in various conferences and journals. She is recognized for her commitment to teaching and mentoring students, evident from her involvement in academic conferences aimed at improving educational practices. Her contributions extend to grants awarded for research into Jesuit anecdotes and travel narratives.

Research Interests

Travel Literature Jesuit Writings 17th Century Literature 18th Century Literature Quebec Literature

Awards

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Great Supervisor Award

Courses

FREN 225 La Grammaire par les textes FREN 227 La Grammaire par les textes II FREN 291 Introduction to Francophone Literature and Culture FREN 399 French Literature of the Renaissance FREN 411 French Literature of the Seventeenth Century

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.