Dr. Jean Pierre Couture

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jean-Pierre Couture is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ottawa, specializing in contemporary political theory with a focus on Marxist and post-Marxist debates. His research examines various methodologies and epistemologies, the intellectual field of network theory, and the intersection of politics and science, including issues of power and censorship in contemporary society. Dr. Couture is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students at both the master's and doctoral levels, supervising several theses that engage with critical political concepts and historical analyses. He has contributed to scholarly discussions on conservatism, neoconservatism, and political theory, with works published in Canadian political science journals. Couture's academic trajectory includes a Ph.D. from the Université du Québec à Montréal and a sustained engagement with the academic community through various publications and supervision responsibilities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Teaching and research in contemporary political theory, supervising graduate theses.

Courses

POL 7508 Transformations sociales et idéologies POL 9620 Théories et problèmes en pensée politique POL 6501 La méthode en science politique POL 2507 Introduction à la pensée politique POL 6520 Séminaire en pensée politique POL 4710 Séminaire de synthèse en pensée politique POL 4540 Conservatisme et néoconservatisme POL 4581 Pensée politique allemande POL 4777 Postmarxisme et théories critiques POL 7766 Préparation du projet de thèse

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History