Dr. Jocelyn Kane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jocelyn Kane is a Doctoral Student specializing in Political Theory and International Relations at the University of Ottawa. She has a focus on citizenship, statelessness, and intentional noncitizenship, alongside a strong interest in political theory and the concept of refusal. Jocelyn's professional experience includes serving as the Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Statelessness from January 2014 to January 2020, where she engaged in advocacy and research regarding stateless individuals. She is also actively involved in teaching, offering courses on topics such as Citizenship, Statelessness, and Belonging, as well as International Organizations and Global Governance. Her academic journey has included obtaining a PhD from the University of Ottawa, which she is expected to complete in 2025, as well as a Master of Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Bachelor of Arts from York University.

Research Interests

Courses

POL 4300 Citizenship, Statelessness, Belonging POL 3179 International Organizations Global Governance POL 3370 Qualitative Analysis Political Science POL 4330 Honours Seminar International Relations Global Politics

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