Dr. Luis González

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luis Manuel González is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of British Columbia. He is also a Research Associate at the Archaeology Centre of the University of Toronto. With decades of research experience in the Andes, he has served as a director and supervisor for archaeological projects in various regions of Peru, including Lima, Chilca, Nasca, Cajamarca, La Libertad, and Arequipa since 2009. His research interests focus on the development of complex civilizations and regional interactions in the Andes, particularly during the Early Intermediate Period (EIP) and the Middle Horizon Period, with the objective of understanding local interaction strategies among the Lima, Moche, Nasca, and Wari societies. Additionally, he has interests in bioarchaeology, mortuary practices, paleopathology, foodways, architecture, and archaeoastronomy.

Research Interests

Complex Civilizations Regional Interactions Bioarchaeology Mortuary Practices Paleopathology Foodways Architecture Archaeoastronomy

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

The University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in various areas of anthropology.

Research Associate

2015-01-01 — Present

Archaeology Centre, University of Toronto • Toronto, ON, Canada

Conducting research and supervising archaeological projects.

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.