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Professor Dr. Lk Bertram

Associate Professor

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Biography

LK Bertram is an associate professor in the Department of History at the University of Toronto, specializing in critical historical data delivery through algorithms and the history of migration, gender, sexuality, and colonialism in 19th century North America. Bertram is the author of 'Viking Immigrants: Icelandic North Americans,' which won the CHA Clio Prize in 2020. Currently, Bertram is completing a book on the financial lives of sex workers in the 19th century West. The latest research seeks to assist scholars in combating digital disinformation campaigns effectively. Additionally, Bertram is curating a public history campaign that has attracted 9 million views, focusing on data packaging strategies utilizing video-based algorithms on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. A new SSHRC-funded project investigates how to make good data go viral in the disinformation age. Bertram's teaching approach emphasizes creating hands-on experiences for students that hone their skills for advanced job markets and academic success, including opportunities to contribute to public history campaigns and innovative research portfolios.

Research Interests

Atlantic World Canada Economy Technology Society Empires Colonialisms Indigeneity Food Gender Sex Sexualities Migration Diaspora Social History Sex Work History Public History Digital Disinformation Race Colonialism 19th-Century North America Western North America Iceland Museums Material Culture

Awards

#2022

SSHRC Insight Grant

#2020

Clio Prize

Courses

HIS199 History HIS312 History Immigration Canada HIS318 'Wild' West Canada HIS358 History Canada 100 Objects HIS389 Queer Canadian History HIS417 Oldest Profession Canada: Histories Sex Work in Comparative Contexts

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

Application Checklist

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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology