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Professor Dr. Elena Bratishenko

Associate Professor

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Biography

Elena Bratishenko is an Associate Professor specializing in Russian at the University of Calgary. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Slavic Linguistics from the University of Toronto, obtained in 1998, as well as a Master of Arts in Russian language literature, completed in 1991. Her research interests are primarily in Slavic historical linguistics, focusing on diachronic nominal morphology and language change. Additionally, she engages in cognitive approaches to linguistics and explores the history of East Slavic languages. Bratishenko’s work also delves into aspects of Russian language culture, dialects, and the literature of Medieval Novgorod and Medieval Slavic traditions. She teaches various courses on the Russian language, including introductory and advanced levels. Throughout her academic career, Bratishenko has been recognized for her contributions to teaching, notably receiving the Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award in 2003.

Research Interests

Slavic Historical Linguistics Diachronic Nominal Morphology Language Change Cognitive Approaches to Linguistics History of East Slavic Languages Russian Language Culture Dialect Medieval Novgorod Medieval Slavic Literature Proto-Indo-European

Awards

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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

Russian 201 Introductory Russian Russian 209 Introductory Russian II Russian 301 Continuing Russian Russian 303 Continuing Russian II Russian 400 Topics Advanced Russian

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.