Dr. Mike Ripmeester

Professor

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Biography

Mike Ripmeester is a Professor in the Department of Geography Tourism Studies at Brock University. He holds a PhD from Queen's University, as well as both an MA and BA from the University of British Columbia. His research interests encompass Historical Geography, Cultural Geography, and the Geographies of popular memory. He has a strong focus on the relationships between Native and Euro-Canadian identities in 19th century Canada, landscape identity, and the economic implications of wine identity and culture. His teaching includes courses such as Introduction to Human Geography, Cultural Historical Geography, and Critical Analysis of Urban Economic Geographies. Ripmeester's work often engages with themes of landscape contestation and memory, as evidenced in his co-edited volume addressing the dynamics of global iconoclasm, featuring case studies on significant historical landscapes and their ongoing social implications.

Research Interests

Courses

GEOG 1F90 Introduction Human Geography GEOG 2P06 Cultural Historical Geography GEOG 3F97 Vancouver Field Course GEOG 4P50 Critical Analysis Urban Economic Geographies GEOG 4P71 Research Themes Cultural Social Geography GEOG 5P02 Methodologies Critical Examination Geographical Issues

Requirements for Brock University

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:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.