Dr. Francesca Scala

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Biography

Francesca Scala's research focuses on gender public policy, with an emphasis on governance and reproductive politics. She explores critical issues related to policy deliberations in the life sciences and the role of experts and citizens in policymaking. Her contributions include co-authored articles published in reputable journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science and Policy Sciences. Notably, her book 'Delivering Policy: Contested Politics Assisted Reproductive Technologies Canada' was published by UBC Press in February 2019. Currently, Francesca is engaged in SSHRC-funded research projects investigating the gendered dimensions of work-care reconciliation programs and activism surrounding menstrual equity. As Associate Dean of Research Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Science, she has also received the Faculty of Arts and Science Dean's Award for Excellence in Academic Service in 2018.

Research Interests

Gender Public Policy Reproductive Politics Work-Care Reconciliation Policy Menstrual Equity

Courses

Introduction to Political Science Principles of Public Administration Government and Society in Public Purpose Comparative Public Bureaucracy Administration Comparative Public Policy Citizen Engagement in Public Policy Honours Seminar Gender and Public Policy Public Policy and Governmental Processes in Canada Comparative Public Policy Comparative Public Administration Theories of Public Policy and Public Administration Science, Technology and Power

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.