Dr. Donica Belisle

Professor

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Biography

Donica Belisle is a Professor at the University of Regina, specializing in Canadian history with a focus on consumer culture and gender history. She holds a Ph.D. from Trent University, an MA from Queen's University, and a BA from Brandon University. Belisle's research encompasses a range of topics including the history of advertising, marketing, and retail, as well as the history of food and labor in Northern North America. Her notable publications include 'Purchasing Power: Women Rise Canadian Consumer Culture' and 'Retail Nation: Department Stores Making Modern Canada.' Both works received critical acclaim, with the former awarded the Pierre Savard Award and the latter recognized as a shortlist candidate for the John W. Dafoe Book Prize. Belisle has been active in publishing a range of scholarly articles that explore themes of consumerism, racial dynamics in advertising, and women's roles in Canadian economic history. Regarded as an expert in her field, she has contributed to a variety of prestigious journals and edited volumes, shaping the discourse on gender and consumer history in Canada.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Regina

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.67
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:59
Reading
Required:59
Writing
Required:59
Speaking
Required:59
Overall
Required:59
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Four-year baccalaureate degree
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume or CV
  • Letter of Intent
  • WES ICAP evaluation (for international credentials in specific programs)
Specialization Notes

Standard graduate requirements applicable to most departments including Science, Engineering, and Arts.