Dr. L Sandberg

Professor

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Biography

L. Anders Sandberg is a Professor at York University specializing in Geography. He holds a Ph.D. from McGill University and has robust educational credentials, including an M.A. from the University of Victoria and a B.A. from Simon Fraser University. His research interests focus on political economy and ecology, alongside forest environmental history. Sandberg has been actively involved in supervising graduate students in his field and has published extensively on various topics regarding environmental planning and history. His notable works include editing volumes on methodological challenges in environmental history and urban greenspaces. Sandberg’s ongoing research examines local Indigenous landscapes within the Toronto region, reflecting on political ecology, ecological development, and urban gentrification issues. He has received several awards recognizing his contributions to teaching, including the Dean’s Teaching Award from the Faculty of Environmental Studies. Additionally, Sandberg is noted for innovative projects such as the Alternative Campus Tour, enhancing the appreciation of local heritage through environmental narratives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

York University • Toronto

Professor specializing in Geography, focusing on environmental history and political ecology.

Awards

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Cultural Districts Advisor

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Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution

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Dean’s Teaching Award

Courses

Environmental Planning Political Ecology Landscapes Environmental History Extraction Discontents

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.