Dr. Mélissa Gauthier

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mélissa Gauthier specializes in economic anthropology and border studies, with particular attention to the interplay between the state and society occurring within informal markets. Her work is primarily based on the Mexico-United States border, specifically in the Yucatán region of Mexico. Dr. Gauthier's teaching interests include research methods, ethnographic research, economic anthropology, and globalization. In her research, she focuses on informal economies, livelihoods, borders, migration, and experiential learning. She has published several works addressing these topics, contributing to both academic journals and edited volumes in the field of anthropology.

Research Interests

Economic Anthropology Border Studies Informal Economies Cross-Border Trade Mexico-US Borderlands

Courses

ANTH 200 Cultural Social Anthropology ANTH 260 Introduction to Anthropological Research ANTH 314 Economic Anthropology ANTH 371 Anthropology of Mexico ANTH 372 Economic Underworlds ANTH 381 Cultural Anthropology Field School Methods

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.