Dr. Jessica Stites Mor

Professor

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Biography

Jessica Stites Mor is a Professor in the Department of History and Sociology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. Her research focuses on transnational solidarity movements and the cultural politics of the Latin American left, particularly in relation to historical cinema. She has supervised graduate students and contributed significantly to the study of cultural exchange within South-South contexts. Her work includes examining the role of media, specifically cinema and photography, in shaping relationships between Latin America and other regions of the Global South, including the Middle East and Africa. She has published several influential works on topics such as Cold War visual cultures, women's filmmaking, and the politics of representation within documentary filmmaking. Stites Mor has received numerous grants and awards for her research, reflecting her commitment to advancing understanding of solidarity movements and the impact of cultural production in shaping social and political discourses.

Research Interests

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.