Dr. Marie Christine Doran

Professor

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Biography

Marie-Christine Doran is a full professor of comparative politics at the University of Ottawa's School of Political Studies. Her research focuses on Latin America, particularly in areas of democracy, democratization, political violence, human rights, post-conflict situations, and the political role of memory. Doran has conducted extensive fieldwork and actively collaborates with international networks in Latin America, Europe, and the United States. Her noteworthy projects include the CRSH research on "Violence and Democracy: The Criminalization of the Struggle for Rights in Latin America" and her involvement with the International Panel Exiting Violence. She has served as a Fellow at Harvard University and has been a visiting researcher at EHESS and Northwestern University. Doran's recent publications include books such as "The Democratic Awakening of Chile" and "Human Rights Battlefields: Changing Practices Contestations." Additionally, she is committed to supervising numerous theses and engaging in public discourse about Latin America and violence through various media outlets.

Research Interests

Courses

Core Seminar Tutorials Comparing Politics Current Forms of Democracy in Latin America Seminar in Comparative Politics Contemporary Issues in Comparative Politics: Democracy and Violence Comparative Politics of Identities: Indigenous Peoples in International Perspective

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History