Dr. Kathleen Lowrey

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kathleen Lowrey is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in anthropology with a focus on Lowland South American anthropology, ethnohistory, and shamanism. She has published extensively on the intersections of gender and anthropology, particularly examining the representation of women in anthropological discourse over the past decades. Her current research includes a book titled "Shamanism and Vulnerability in the North and South American Great Plains," which critiques the traditional masculine interpretations of Indigenous shamanism. Lowrey teaches a variety of courses, including Introduction to Anthropology, Indigenous South America, and Advanced Anthropological Theory, striving to integrate contemporary social movements into her teachings. She actively contributes to discussions around feminism, gender, and identity within the field of anthropology.

Research Interests

Courses

Anthropology 101 Anthropology 207 Anthropology 235 Anthropology 286 Anthropology 324 Anthropology 332 Anthropology 350 Anthropology 420 Anthropology 520

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management