Dr. Jonathan Otto

Instructor

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Biography

Jonathan Otto earned his PhD in Geography from the University of Kentucky in 2014. He has taught at the University of Miami in the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies from 2014 to 2018, focusing on International Studies. His research interests lie at the intersection of political ecology and economic geography, specifically examining human-environment relations in the context of development and conservation. Otto’s teaching and research are heavily influenced by his desire to collaborate and learn alongside his students. He focuses on cultural studies and the environment. Notable publications include 'Precarious Participation: Assessing Inequality Risk Carbon Credit Commodity Chain' and work on the synergies between degrowth and environmental justice in Chiapas, Mexico. Otto actively engages in exploring sustainability in academic discourse, making him a pivotal figure in the discussions surrounding sustainability in the scholarly community.

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.