Professor Dr. Jason Ferrell

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Biography

Jason Ferrell is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at Concordia University. His research focuses on Political Theory and the History of Political Thought, exploring themes such as Moral Pluralism, Value Conflict, Liberalism, Distributive Justice, Democratic Theory, and 19th Century Russian Literature. He has taught various courses in political science, including Introduction to Comparative Politics, Canadian Politics, International Relations, and Western Political Theory, as well as advanced seminars on International Relations Theory and Modern Political Theory & Religion. Ferrell has authored several publications that examine the works and theories of notable thinkers such as John Locke and Isaiah Berlin, contributing to the discourse on political philosophy and ethics. His works have been published in leading academic journals and book collections.

Research Interests

Political Theory History of Political Thought Moral Pluralism Value Conflict Liberalism Distributive Justice Democratic Theory 19th Century Russian Literature

Experience

Part-Time Lecturer

2020-09-01 — Present

Concordia University • Montreal, QC, Canada

Teaching multiple courses in the Political Science department focused on various aspects of political theory and practice.

Courses

Introduction to Comparative Politics Introduction to Canadian Politics Introduction to International Relations Introduction to Western Political Theory Presidency Special Topic Comparative Politics: Presidency Special Topics: Democratic Theory Comparative Party Systems Contemporary Political Philosophy Late Modern Political Thought Liberalism Critics Human Rights & International Justice Advanced Seminar International Relations Theory Modern Political Theory & Religion Foundations of Liberalism Advanced Seminar European Politics Seminar: Theories International Relations

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency

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