Dr. Jason Wiens

Professor

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Biography

Jason Wiens is a Professor (Teaching) and Associate Dean for Student Success at the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in English from the University of Calgary, obtained in 1998, following his MA in English from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 and a BA (Honours) in English from the University of Manitoba in 1995. His research interests include contemporary poetry, Canadian literature, archival studies, pedagogy, literary audio, and Victorian literature. He has published works that explore various aspects of literature and archival practices, shedding light on the intersections of literary forms and national contexts. Wiens is also involved in innovative projects such as the SpokenWeb SSHRC Partnership Grant, which connects literature with audio technology. His teaching and research focus on the evolving narrative of literature within contemporary Canadian contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL 509 Remediating Archive ENGL 677 Projects SpokenWeb SSHRC Partnership Grant

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.