Dr. Kara Gaston

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kara Gaston is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough, where she also serves as the PhD Coordinator for the Centre for Medieval Studies. Her scholarly work focuses on Late Medieval Literature, specifically examining the works of Chaucer and the influence of Trecento Italian literature. She has contributed significantly to the academic community with publications that explore themes such as literary formations in medieval texts and the reception of classical literature in the Middle Ages. Her notable publications include books and articles that delve into subjects like the poetics of time management in Chaucer's narratives and the translation histories associated with different literary texts. Gaston has an extensive educational background with an AB from Princeton University, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology