Dr. Hongxia Shan

Professor

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Biography

Hongxia Shan was born and raised in Mainland China and immigrated to Canada in her adult years. Her academic work focuses on the changing work and learning practices in the context of migration, globalization, and transnationalism. Shan has conducted research published in areas related to work and learning, knowledge transfer, organizational learning, diversity, migration, and integration. Her research methodologies include community-based participatory research, institutional ethnography, and critical discourse analysis. Shan is noted for her SSHRC Partnership Development Project, which aims to develop a comparative understanding of adult learning education systems for immigrants and refugees between Canada and Germany. She has served as a principal investigator and co-investigator on various research projects that explore the intersections of education, immigration, and professional practices, particularly for immigrant engineers and the challenges they face in the workforce. Shan has a strong track record of publications in esteemed journals and has contributed significantly to the field of adult education and migration through her research and advocacy work.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, Canada

Teaching and researching in adult education, focusing on immigrant learning and integration.

Awards

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Killiam Faculty Research Award

Courses

Rethinking Skill Competency: Theories, Policies, Practices Work and Learning in the Context of Globalization and Immigration Theories of Research in Adult Learning Introduction to Educational Research

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.