Dr. Lisa Jodoin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lisa Jodoin is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick, specializing in Indigenous literatures and film. As a writer and researcher of Innu settler descent, her work has been published in esteemed journals such as the Antigonish Review, Prairie Fire, and Matrix Magazine. She has also written and directed several short films, including 'Anishkutapeu' (2018), 'Search Laura Fearn' (2015), and 'Tracing Blood' (2014), with a fourth film currently in post-production. Her research interests are deeply rooted in Indigenous identity, urban Indigenous experiences, and the decolonization of archives. Jodoin has worked extensively with the Urban Aboriginal Knowledge Network Atlantic and the National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education, showcasing her commitment to advancing Indigenous perspectives in academia and beyond. She teaches a variety of courses, including Introduction to Modern Literature, Creative Writing, and a graduate seminar on Decolonizing Body in Indigenous Literature, further emphasizing her focus on promoting Indigenous voices in literature and film.

Research Interests

Indigenous Identity Urban Indigenous Experience Decolonization Archives Indigenous Literatures Film

Courses

ENGL 1000: Introduction to Modern Literature ENGL 1103: Fundamentals of Clear Writing ENGL 2605: Introduction to Wabanaki Literature ENGL 2196: Creative Writing: Fiction and Screenwriting ENGL 3153: Writing Creative Non-Fiction: Memory and Personal Narrative ENGL 3605: Indigenous Literatures of Turtle Island: Historical Survey to Present ENGL 3606: Indigenous Literature since 1970 ENGL 5684: Indigenous Futurism ENGL 5687: Gender and Sexuality in Indigenous Literature ENGL 6685: Decolonizing Body in Indigenous Literature

Requirements for University of New Brunswick

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
GMAT
Total Score
Required:550
Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:550
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in Business or related field Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration