Dr. Kyle Frackman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kyle Frackman is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Nordic Studies and media studies. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he focused on German Studies. His areas of research interest include queer studies, East German culture and history, and the intersection of gender, race, and sexuality in media. Frackman has published extensively, contributing to various academic journals and compiling volumes on queer temporality and German cinema. He is also involved in numerous research projects, including significant inquiries into the representation of queer lives in East Germany and projects focused on print culture. His academic endeavors extend to teaching, where he has developed syllabi that integrate queer theoretical frameworks into the study of German literature and film. In addition to his teaching and research, Frackman has been awarded research travel support from prestigious organizations and has been recognized with a Killam Teaching Prize for his contributions to education at UBC.

Research Interests

Queer Studies Media Studies German-Language Nordic Literature East German Culture and History German Nordic Film Book History Print Cultures German-North American Immigration

Experience

Associate Professor

2012-07-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Awards

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Killam Teaching Prize

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.