Dr. Katherine Patton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Katherine Patton is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto, specializing in archaeological studies focused on coastal hunter-gatherer settlement economies. Her primary research explores the diversity of settlement economies, particularly fishing and shellfishing practices within the Wabanaki homeland. She collaborates with colleagues from the Tsimshian homeland in Northern Northwest Coast North America to address questions related to architecture and settlement economy. Patton’s research has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the National Geographic Society. As a faculty member on the teaching stream at the University of Toronto, she has a strong interest in undergraduate pedagogy, with particular emphasis on critical heritage studies and experiential community-engaged learning in archaeological education. Her recent publications highlight various aspects of archaeological study, including the ecological impacts of subtidal shellfish harvesting and the significance of ancient dwelling architecture.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, ON

Teaching and conducting research in the field of anthropology with a focus on archaeological studies.

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