Dr. Mélissa Gauthier

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mélissa Gauthier specializes in economic anthropology and border studies, focusing particularly on the interplay between the state and society in informal markets. Her research is primarily based along the Mexico-United States border and the Yucatán region of Mexico. Gauthier's interests encompass research methods, ethnographic research, economic anthropology, and globalization. Through her work, she explores themes of informal economies, livelihoods, borders, and migration, often employing experiential learning as a pedagogical approach.

Research Interests

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

Courses

Cultural and Social Anthropology Introduction to Anthropological Research Economic Anthropology Anthropology of Mexico Economic Underworlds and Globalization 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.