Dr. Katherine Bowers

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Bowers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Central, Eastern & Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD in Slavic Languages and Literatures from Northwestern University (2011). Her research expertise lies in Russian literature and culture, particularly focusing on the nineteenth century. Bowers has published works in prominent journals such as the Slavic Review and Modern Languages Review, and is currently engaged in writing a monograph examining the gothic influence on Russian realism. She has a strong involvement in Dostoevsky studies, notably through public engagement projects that relate to his works. Prior to her appointment at UBC, she served as a postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, where she was also a Research Fellow of Darwin College.

Research Interests

Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature Cultural Translation Imagined Geography Information Technology Comparative Literature

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-09-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Lead courses and research in Slavic Studies, particularly focusing on Russian literature.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

— Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducted research on Russian literature and served as a Research Fellow.

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.