Dr. Liza Blake

Associate Professor

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Biography

Liza Blake is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Toronto, where she specializes in Early Modern literature and cultural studies. She has a profound interest in gender and sexuality studies, particularly focusing on asexuality and aromanticism. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Liza serves as the General Editor for the Complete Works of Margaret Cavendish, and she co-directs the Digital Cavendish project, which serves as a research repository for material related to Cavendish's work. Her scholarly contributions include numerous articles, chapters, and edited collections, with a specific focus on the intersections of literature, science, and technology in Early Modern contexts. Notable publications include her edited volumes on Early Modern women writers and various articles that explore the representation of scientific and poetic forms in the works of Margaret Cavendish.

Research Interests

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