Dr. Geneviève Dumas

Professor

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Biography

Geneviève Dumas is a professor at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the Université de Sherbrooke. She holds an Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR) from the University of Paul-Valéry Montpellier in Occitanie, France, completed in 2016. Dumas has extensive academic qualifications, including a Doctorate in History from McGill University, a Master's degree in Medieval Studies from the Université de Montréal, and a Bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Political Studies from the Université de Sherbrooke. She has held a postdoctoral position at McGill University's Department of Social Studies of Medicine. Dumas is active in various research projects, including urban identity studies in medieval Montpellier, documenting alchemical manuscripts, and studying health and therapeutics in 15th-century Paris. Her teaching responsibilities at Université de Sherbrooke include courses on medieval history, Islamic world history, and social history of the Middle Ages. Additionally, Dumas has served in several committee roles within her university and participated in academic service at various institutions, enhancing her contributions to the broader historical scholarship within Canada and beyond.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Université de Sherbrooke • Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

Teaches various history courses and leads research projects.

Requirements for University of Sherbrooke

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee (approx. CAD 101 for graduates)
  • Official university transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation / Statement of Interest
  • Letters of recommendation (typically 2-3)
  • Birth certificate copy
Specialization Notes

The University of Sherbrooke is primarily a French-language institution; functional French (B2/C1 level) is typically required for most programs unless specified for research-based paths.