Dr. Joel Deshaye

Professor

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Biography

Joel Deshaye is a Full Professor in the Department of English at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a PhD from McGill University, an MA and a BA Hon from the University of Saskatchewan. His research interests include Canadian literature, with a particular focus on fiction and poetry. He examines the roles of metaphor, celebrity, film, and genre within these literary frameworks. Deshaye has published several significant works, including books and articles focused on the analysis of Canadian poetry and the impact of moral luck in film narratives. He teaches various undergraduate and graduate courses related to Canadian literature and has supervised numerous theses in topics ranging from contemporary Canadian fiction to ecocriticism. Deshaye is particularly interested in the interplay between literature and public intellectualism in Canada, exploring how these facets relate to contemporary cultural discourses.

Research Interests

Courses

Modern Canadian Fiction Film? Canadian Literature 1970 Present: City/Scape Public Intellectuals Canada

Requirements for Memorial University of Newfoundland

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.75
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Overall
Required:550
GRE General
Verbal
Required:151
Quantitative
Required:151
Overall
Required:151
Prerequisites
Four-year bachelor's degree Minimum two years of relevant full-time work experience
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of reference
  • CV/Resume
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Business Administration (MBA program)