Dr. Francine Mckenzie

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Biography

Francine McKenzie is a professor in the Department of History at Western University, specializing in international history. Her extensive research portfolio includes significant contributions to the understanding of international organizations and 20th-century global trade, with a focus on the British Commonwealth and Canada's engagement in world affairs. McKenzie’s scholarship emphasizes themes of cooperation and conflict within international relations, particularly among smaller nations. Her publications, such as 'Redefining Bonds: The Commonwealth 1939-1948' and 'GATT and the Global Order in the Postwar Era,' reflect her critical analysis of how historical narratives shape contemporary understandings of diplomacy and trade. As a committed educator, she values independent thinking and strives to equip her students with the necessary skills to engage critically with history. McKenzie has supervised numerous Master’s and Ph.D. students, encouraging their research interests in international trade and relations. Her ongoing research projects explore historical perspectives on peace, national sovereignty, and the evolving roles of civil society in international governance.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1995-09-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Professor in the Department of History, specializing in international history.

Awards

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Mackenzie King Visiting Professor

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USC Teaching Honor Roll

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.