Dr. Feng Xu

Professor

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Biography

Feng Xu is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria. He specializes in comparative politics with a focus on the Global South, especially China. Xu's research interests encompass feminist political economy, migration, urbanization, and labor markets. He teaches courses on Chinese politics, comparative politics, development politics, and gender politics, and is involved in the MA stream addressing Global Challenges. His significant works include 'Women Migrant Workers China's Economic Reform' and 'Looking for Work in Post-Socialist China.' He has published various journal articles in reputable academic journals and serves as editor-in-chief for the online academic journal 'Migration, Mobility & Displacement.' Additionally, Xu has contributed to steering committees and editorial boards related to political research and has ongoing projects funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council focusing on eldercare labor markets in urban China and beyond.

Research Interests

Courses

POLI 210: Comparative Politics POLI 217: Global Development POLI 339: Empirical Analysis of Politics POLI 371: Chinese Politics POLI 375: Gender Politics in China POLI 387: Feminist Political Economy POLI 412/533: Migration, Nationalism, and Identity in Asia POLI 437/537: Advanced Topics in Political Economy of the Global South POLI 508/608: Comparative Politics Graduate Seminar

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.