Dr. Donal Gill

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dónal Gill is a part-time faculty member at Concordia University, specializing in Canadian Politics. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Concordia University (2020), a Master's degree in Politics from University College Cork (2021), and a Bachelor's degree in History and Politics (2008). Gill has taught political science at Dawson College, where he has held a full-time tenured position and served as the Social Science Representative in the Academic Senate. In 2022, he was awarded the Director General's prize for teaching excellence. Dónal regularly contributes to discussions in media regarding Canadian and Quebec politics, and his political commentary has been featured in Maclean's, Montreal Gazette, and Canadian Dimension. His research interests include party politics and elections in Canada and Ireland, as well as nationalism and political ideology. He has published various articles and is a board member of Siamsa Montreal School of Irish Music and a member of the Saint Patrick's Society in Montreal.

Research Interests

Awards

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Director General's Prize

Courses

Poli204 - Introduction to Canadian Politics Poli356 - Political Parties in Canada Poli314 - Political Thought: Pierre Elliot Trudeau Poli488 - Nationalism & Elections: Quebec, Ireland, Canada Poli392 - Research Design

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.