Dr. Mark Turin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mark Turin is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and the Interim Editor for the academic year 2023-24 at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He co-leads UBC's Himalaya Program, focusing on ethnolinguistics, language endangerment, visual anthropology, and the methodology of fieldwork. Turin is a regular presenter on BBC and is deeply involved in addressing issues related to linguistic diversity and language endangerment. He directs the World Oral Literature Project, which is a crucial global initiative aimed at documenting and making accessible endangered oral literatures at risk of disappearing. Additionally, he is the director of the Digital Himalaya Project, a platform designed to provide multi-media resources from the Himalayan region, making them widely available online.

Research Interests

Ethnolinguistics Language Endangerment Visual Anthropology Digital Archives Fieldwork Methodology

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.