Dr. Mina Roces

Professor

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Biography

Mina Roces is a distinguished Professor of History in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales, focusing on 20th-century Philippine history, particularly women's history and the history of dress. A PhD graduate from the University of Michigan, she has authored several critical works including 'Women, Power, and Kinship Politics in Post-War Philippines', 'Kinship Politics: The Lopez Family, 1946-2000', and 'Women’s Movements in the Philippines, 1986-2008'. Her recent contributions include 'The Filipino Migration Experience: Global Agents of Change' and 'Gender in Southeast Asia', showcasing her research interests that encompass Filipino migration and women's movements in Asia. Roces serves as the series editor for the Sussex Library Asian Studies Book Series and leads the UNSW Research Cluster on Imperial, Colonial, and Transnational Histories. She has been recognized with numerous grants and awards, including being an elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities in 2016. Her teaching contributions include courses on concepts of Asia and the intersections of gender and identity in South and Southeast Asia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Leading research in Philippine History, specializing in women's roles and migration.

Awards

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NSW Premier's General History Prize

2022-01-01
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Vice Chancellor's Teaching Award for Teaching Excellence

2013-01-01
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FASS Dean's Excellence in Teaching Award

2012-01-01
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Grant Goodman Prize for Scholarly Excellence

2019-01-01

Courses

ARTS1210: Concepts of Asia ARTS2212: Southeast Asia ARTS904: Dressed to Kill: Dress, Identity, and History ARTS2909: Gender in South and Southeast Asia

Requirements for University of New South Wales

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:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
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