Dr. Karen Krasny

Professor

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Biography

Karen Krasny is a Senior Scholar and Professor Emerita in Language Literacy at York University. She holds a PhD from Texas A&M University, and a Master of Education and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Manitoba. Her research interests include diasporic narratives and national identities, particularly in the context of post-Soviet Ukraine. She has served as the Principal Investigator for funded research projects focusing on historical writing. Krasny has held leadership roles in the Canadian Association for Curriculum Studies, including Past President and Co-Editor-in-Chief of the association's journal. Her professional contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the York-Massey Visiting Scholar position at Massey College, University of Toronto for the academic year 2017-2018. Throughout her career, she has been actively engaged in curriculum studies and the development of educational practices in literacy and identity formation.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Scholar & Professor

2000-01-01 — 2020-01-01

York University • Toronto, ON

Led research and teaching in Language Literacy and contributed to curriculum development.

Awards

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York-Massey Visiting Scholar

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Standard Research Grant

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.