Dr. James Flath

Professor

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Biography

Professor James Flath specializes in Canadian history, focusing on the history of Canada's Prairie West. His past research centers on material, visual, and memorial culture in modern China, with an emphasis on the impact of cultural artifacts. His major research projects include a monograph titled 'Cult of Happiness,' which examines the role of folk woodblock prints in Northern China's rural culture, and 'Traces of the Sage,' which investigates the Confucian Temple in Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius. Flath has published several significant works, including edited volumes on the representation of suffering in modern China and academic articles discussing the intersection of architecture and cultural meaning. His work is characterized by its interdisciplinary approach, blending historical inquiry with art history, and reflects a deep engagement with both Canadian and Chinese cultural landscapes.

Research Interests

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.
Application Checklist
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  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.