Dr. Leslie Paris

Associate Professor

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Biography

Leslie Paris is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in modern American social and cultural history, focusing on childhood, youth, gender, and sexuality. Paris has published several significant works, including edited volumes and articles that analyze American childhood in the context of social and political movements from the 1960s and 1970s. Her research emphasizes the cultural aspects of children’s experiences and the impact of these historical contexts on American society. Notable publications include 'Girls’ History Culture Reader: Twentieth Century' and 'Children’s Nature: The Rise of American Summer Camp.' Paris’s academic contributions also extend to various journals and collaborative projects, where she engages critically with themes related to generational cohorts and cultural nostalgia. Beyond her publications, she has received several prestigious awards, including a National Endowment Humanities Fellowship and multiple grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, recognizing her contributions to the field of American studies and the history of childhood.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and researching topics in modern American social and cultural history.

Awards

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National Endowment Humanities Fellowship

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SSHRC Connections Grant

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Yasuo Sakakibara Prize

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UBC Humanities and Social Sciences Research Grant

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AURA Undergraduate Research Award

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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Mentorship Award

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Yasuo Sakakibara Prize

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AURA Undergraduate Research Award

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SSHRC Standard Research Grant

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Hampton Research Endowment Fund Grant

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Adolescent Youth Research Award

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Visiting Fellow

2004-05-01
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UBC Scholar

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SSHRC Standard Research Grant

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.