Dr. Dragos Simandan

Professor

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Biography

Dragos Simandan is a Professor in Geography with a focus on Tourism Studies at Brock University. He has held various academic roles including Graduate Program Director for the MA in Geography, and served on specific research grant adjudication panels within the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. His educational background includes a PhD in Geography from the University of Bristol and a BSc in Geography from Babes-Bolyai University, Romania. His research spans critical human geographies, urban theory, economic geography, and social theory. He engages in exploring ontological and epistemological frameworks within geography, questioning its validity and relevance in contemporary discussions. Simandan is dedicated to fostering critical discussions in the field through various courses related to human geography, resource management, and labour geographies, contributing to a deeper understanding of geographical phenomena and their socio-political implications.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG 5P01 Theoretical Approaches Critical Examination Geographical Issues GEOG 5V10 Advanced Topics Labour Geographies GEOG 4P95 Directed Readings GEOG 4P75 Resources Social Movements GEOG 4P77 Advanced Topics Labour Geographies GEOG 4P50 Critical Analysis Urban Economic Geographies GEOG 3P57 Human Geography Field Trip GEOG 3P50 Resource Management: Discourses, Policies, Ethics GEOG 3P76 Geographies Energy GEOG 3P79 Nature, Development, Politics GEOG 2P21 Introduction Research Design Methodology GEOG 2P13 Resource Environmental Geographies GEOG 2Q96 Environmental Problems Development

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.