Dr. Matt James

Associate Professor

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Biography

Matt James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Victoria. His scholarly work primarily focuses on reparations, social memory, social movements, and transitional justice, contributing to debates within Canadian politics and constitutionalism. He has authored the book "Misrecognized Materialists: Social Movements and Canadian Constitutional Politics," and has published research in leading journals such as the Canadian Journal of Political Science and the International Journal of Transitional Justice. His research interests include the political dynamics of reparations and memory politics, as well as the examination of truth commissions and their impact on social accountability. He advises graduate students on topics related to collective memory and responses to hatred within Canadian constitutionalism. Over his career, he has been recognized with awards including the Fulbright Scholarship and the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Canadian politics, social movements, and historical injustice, with a commitment to fostering critical engagement among his students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC, Canada

Teaching and researching in the fields of political science with an emphasis on reparations and transitional justice.

Requirements for University of Victoria

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GRE General
Verbal
Required:130
Quantitative
Required:130
Analytical Writing
Required:0
Overall
Required:0
Prerequisites
BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent Background in Mathematics with emphasis on Computer Science
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Intent
  • Professional CV
  • Two assessment reports
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.