Dr. Kyle Mcleister

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Biography

Kyle McLeister is a Lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science. He completed his PhD at McMaster University, where he focused on areas such as Medical Terminology and Etymology. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he has published work on advanced concepts in medical terminology and the linguistic roots of modern English from Latin and Greek. His courses explore a variety of subjects including ancient medicine, Greek civilization, and Roman society. McLeister has been recognized for his teaching excellence with several awards, including the USSU Teaching Excellence Award in 2021 and the Provost's New Teacher Award in 2024. He is passionate about pedagogy and online teaching, striving to engage students through innovative methods. His research interests include Etymology, Greece, History, Medicine, and Online Teaching.

Research Interests

Pedagogy Online Teaching Medical Terminology Etymology Ancient Medicine Greek Roman World

Awards

#2021

USSU Teaching Excellence Award

#2021

Pandemic Service Award

#2024

Provost's New Teacher Award

#2025

CHA Teaching Award Excellence

Courses

CLAS 103: Medical Terminology CLAS 203: Advanced Medical Terminology CLAS 110: Greek Civilization HIST 165: History Matters: Health Society HIST 203: Ancient Greece: Politics, Society, Culture HIST 204: Animals Greek Roman World HIST 273: History Ancient Medicine HIST 301: Greek Roman Historians HIST 302: Life Letters: Roman Society Culture Epistolary Practice HIST 305: Greek Roman Satire LAT 112: Latin Beginners LAT 113: Latin Beginners II LAT 202: Intermediate Latin LAT 203: Intermediate Latin II

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.