Dr. Michèle Dagenais

Professor

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Biography

Michèle Dagenais is a full professor at the University of Montreal, specializing in the history of urban environments and public policy in 19th and 20th century North America. Her research primarily focuses on the formation and governance of cities, exploring how physical organization and social factors interact. Dagenais has published extensively on the development of public spaces and the history of water management in Montreal and Toronto. Her significant work includes studies on Montreal's urbanization process and the historical relationships with water systems. Dagenais leads multiple research projects examining environmental history and the effects of industrialization and urban transformation on community practices. Her teaching also encompasses supervision of theses on topics ranging from urban citizenship to cultural representations in Quebec. Dagenais is associated with various research units and professional organizations, contributing to the discourse on urban studies and historiography.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2005-09-01 — Present

University of Montreal • Montreal, QC

Teaching and researching the history of environmental and urban development.

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.