Dr. Ken Seigneurie

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Biography

Ken Seigneurie is a Professor of World Literature at Simon Fraser University. His teaching and research interests encompass a range of literary texts through the lenses of humanism, liberalism, and postcolonial studies. He specializes in English, Arabic, and French literatures within a comparative framework, with a focus on world literature and the Eastern Mediterranean cultures. Currently, his projects include a book-length study titled 'Liberalism’s Mid-20th Century Novels', which investigates religious discourses in mid-20th-century literature across Arabic, English, and French contexts. He has edited significant works like the 'Wiley Blackwell Concise Companion to World Literature' and contributed as a translator and author to various reputable publications. His research has appeared in esteemed journals and collections, reflecting his deep engagement with Middle Eastern literatures and comparative literature studies.

Research Interests

Courses

World Literature

Requirements for Simon Fraser University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:93
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy