Dr. Liye Xie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liye Xie is an Associate Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto. He completed his PhD in 2014 at the University of Arizona. His research specializes in East Asian Archaeology, focusing on experimental archaeology, use-wear analysis, technological changes, groundstone tools, bone tools, prehistoric land-use strategies, agriculture, sedentary settlement, decision-making strategies, and perception. Through his work, Xie seeks to explore and understand the complex interactions between human societies and their environments in prehistoric contexts, contributing to a deeper understanding of cultural evolution and technology in East Asia.

Research Interests

East Asian Archaeology Experimental Archaeology Use-Wear Analysis Technological Changes Groundstone Tools Bone Tools Prehistoric Land-Use Strategies Agriculture Sedentary Settlement Decision-Making Strategies Perception

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology