Dr. Krysteena Gadzala

Instructor

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Biography

Krysteena Gadzala is a French Instructor at the University of Manitoba whose research focuses on themes of death and loss in 21st-century French literature. Notably, her work examines the experiences of fathers coping with child loss through autobiographical texts. She employs an interdisciplinary approach that integrates insights from material culture and rituals surrounding mourning. Krysteena holds a PhD in French Literature from the University of Waterloo, completed in 2020, and has a comprehensive academic background with advanced degrees from the same institution, including an MA obtained in 2013. Her academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Education in French from Nipissing University and a Bachelor's degree specializing in French teaching from the University of Waterloo. Krysteena is committed to providing her students with a deep understanding of the complexities of the French language and literature while fostering critical thinking and empathy through the exploration of impactful themes in her courses.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.