Dr. Florence Yoon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Florence Yoon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in Greek language and literature, with a research focus on Greek tragedy and epic. Yoon completed her Doctorate in Classical Languages and Literature at the University of Oxford in 2008, after earning her Master's and Bachelor's degrees in the same field from Oxford and the University of King's College/Dalhousie, respectively. Her research interests encompass the creative manipulation of conventions and genres by Greek poets, with a particular emphasis on the representations of silent and offstage figures within tragic narratives. Yoon's major projects include a monograph exploring competitive elements in Greek literature and the intricate nature of laments. She has published extensively, with works forthcoming in various academic journals and a recently completed project published by Bloomsbury Academic. Yoon is actively involved in supervising graduate students with interests in Greek literature and drama, fostering a rich academic environment for the study of ancient texts.

Research Interests

Greek Language Greek Literature Greek Tragedy Epic Poetry

Experience

College Lecturer

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Worcester College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

College Lecturer

2009-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Trinity College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Fulford Junior Research Fellow

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Somerville College, University of Oxford • Oxford, UK

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.