Dr. John Roosa

Professor

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Biography

John Roosa is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia. His academic expertise focuses on Southeast Asia, with particular emphasis on Indonesia, where he has investigated topics such as nationalism, imperialism, and human rights. Roosa's scholarly work includes significant contributions to oral history, emphasizing the experiences of victims during the mass atrocities in Indonesia in the mid-20th century. He authored 'Buried Histories: Anticommunist Massacres 1965-66 Indonesia' and 'Pretext Mass Murder: September 30th Movement Suharto’s Coup D’Etat Indonesia', amongst various articles and book chapters that delve into the complexities of Indonesian history and politics. His teaching is characterized by an engagement with students on the critical issues surrounding historical narratives and the interplay between society and law in Southeast Asia.

Research Interests

Southeast Asia Nationalism Imperialism Oral History Human Rights

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.