Dr. Isabella Huberman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Isabella Huberman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia. Her academic focus is on Indigenous literature and cinema in Quebec. She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto in 2019, as well as an MA in 2012. Isabella was awarded the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Manitoba and another at the University of Toronto. Her notable work includes the book 'Histoires souveraines: poétiques du personnel dans les littératures autochtones au Québec', which won the Prix Gabrielle-Roy in 2024 and was a finalist for the Prix Victor-Barbeau the same year. Her research addresses themes of Indigenous sovereignty and narratives within Québec- Indigenous studies, with recent publications focusing on colonial methodologies and hydro development. Isabella is involved in editing special issues on Indigenous literature, exploring questions of race and colonialism. Her ongoing projects include examining Indigenous film and literature related to hydro power in Manitoba and Quebec, and a zine-making initiative to explore extractivism.

Research Interests

Indigenous Literature Cinema Studies Quebec-Indigenous Studies Environmental Humanities Decolonial Theory

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and researching Indigenous literature and cinema, and supervising graduate students.

Awards

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Gabrielle-Roy Prize

2024-01-01
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Prix Victor-Barbeau

2024-01-01
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John Charles Polanyi Prize

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Peter Morris Prize

2022-01-01

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.