Dr. Eric Merkley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Eric Merkley is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Political Science. He specializes in areas related to Canadian Government, Comparative Politics, and Political Communication. His research interests encompass public opinion dynamics, the influence of political thought, and the interplay between American Political Thought and Canadian Politics. With a strong academic background, he earned his Bachelor's degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by a Master's degree from McGill University, and a PhD from the University of British Columbia. His work contributes significantly to understanding political mechanisms and public sentiment in Canada and comparative contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology