Dr. Jannik Eikenaar

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jannik Eikenaar teaches Communication at the School of Engineering at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia. He received his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia through interdisciplinary research focused on the influence of an author’s persona on understanding literary works. Jannik teaches at UBC’s Vantage College and has previously taught at Okanagan College. He has worked for several years in the publishing industry. Jannik serves as the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (EDI) Advisor for the School of Engineering and is an active member of several UBC committees, including the Okanagan Senate and Aboriginal Initiatives Committees. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Jannik is involved in community service as the Regional Officials Chair for volleyball in his province and coaches his daughter’s U11 girls' soccer team.

Research Interests

Diversity & Inclusivity Higher Education Courses & Teaching Inter-cultural Communication Technical Communication Undergraduate and Graduate Writing

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.