Dr. Maria Carolina Cambre

Professor

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Biography

Maria-Carolina Cambre is a Professor at Concordia University, focusing on areas such as Qualitative Methods, Visual Sociology, and Semiotics. She has published extensively, contributing to the fields of critical policy studies and curriculum theory. She serves as a primary investigator for several SSHRC funded initiatives, including projects examining visual representation in educational contexts. With a strong research interest in post-critical pedagogies and media information, Cambre bridges interdisciplinary practices and methodologies in visual studies. Through her work, she emphasizes the interplay between image and identity, particularly in societal contexts. Cambre is involved in mentoring students and actively participates in various academic conferences and workshops, promoting research on visual narratives and cultural literacy. Her teaching encompasses research methods and visual sociology, influencing a new generation of scholars and practitioners in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-09-01 — Present

Concordia University • Montreal, Canada

Teaching courses in sociology, focusing on visual methods and qualitative research; mentoring graduate students in research projects.

Courses

Introduction Research Methods Special Topics: Critical Policy Issues Special Topics: Media, Pop Culture & Education Curriculum Theory & Design Doctoral Seminar: Qualitative Methods Doctoral Seminar: Research Paradigms Social Sciences

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.