Dr. Kate Averis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate Averis is a Lecturer in the Discipline of European Languages and Cultures at the University of Western Australia. She joined UWA in 2024 after teaching at various universities in the UK, France, and Colombia. Her teaching covers Spanish and French language, literature, culture, and translation. Averis's research focuses on translingual and transcultural approaches to writing in Spanish, French, and English, emphasizing contemporary women's writing and gender. She is actively involved in the academic community, serving as a co-editor for the 'Latin American Francophone Writing Culture' in the Literary Encyclopedia and holding editorial positions in various academic series and journals. Averis has also been involved with research projects related to women’s writing and ageing in the twenty-first century. She has expertise in UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education. Her academic qualifications include a BA and MA in French and Hispanic Studies, and a PhD from King's College London.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth

Teaching Spanish and French languages, literature, culture, and translation.

Lecturer

— Present

Universidad de Antioquia • Colombia

Lecturer in European Studies.

Lecturer

— Present

University of London Institute in Paris • France

Lecturer in French Studies.

Lectrice d’anglais

— Present

Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense • France

Taught English language.

Graduate Lecturer (Spanish French)

— Present

King's College London • UK

Provided instruction in Spanish and French.

Awards

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School of Humanities Excellence in Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.