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Professor Dr. John Paul Catungal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

JP Catungal is an interdisciplinary scholar trained in critical human geography and intersectional feminist theorizing. His research interests include Filipinx Asian Canadian studies, feminist queer color critique, and migrant, anti-racist queer community organizing. Active research projects include the 'Mentorship Political Practice' and the 'Queer World Cities' projects. He is a co-editor of the landmark volume 'Filipinos Canada: Disturbing Invisibility' and has published numerous articles addressing race, gender, and sexuality within Canadian contexts. He aims to create socially responsible pedagogical practices in the classroom, with courses that engage theories of subjectivity, representation, and global social justice issues. His work has received competitive grants and recognition, including awards from the Governor-General's academic excellence and the Canadian Association of Geographers. Catungal actively contributes to scholarship in Asian diaspora studies and critical ethnic studies, focusing on marginalized communities' experiences.

Research Interests

Filipinx Asian Canadian Studies Feminist Queer Color Critique Migrant Studies Anti-Racist Community Organizing Political Education

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Focus on Critical Racial Ethnic Studies at the Institute for Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice.

Awards

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Governor-General’s Gold Medal

2014-01-01
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Starkey-Robinson Award

2015-01-01
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J. Warren Nystrom Award

2016-01-01

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.