Dr. Mirela David

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mirela David is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science, focusing on Modern Chinese History and Women's Gender Studies. She has a Ph.D. in East Asian History from New York University and has extensively researched topics such as eugenics practices, birth control, and gender issues in the context of 20th century China. Her academic interests also cover the medical history and intellectual cultural history of that era, exploring subjects like the portrayal of gender roles in 1920s Chinese women's magazines and the impact of policies related to venereal diseases in the 1930s. Dr. David teaches various courses on Modern China, Chinese Feminism, and gendered perspectives, while also supervising students in special topics related to East Asian history. She has been awarded multiple fellowships for her research and has participated in cultural exchanges that enhance her expertise in gender history and intellectual history. At the University of Saskatchewan, she contributes to a vibrant academic environment through her teaching and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Awards

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Departmental Travel Summer Award

2014-08-01
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Mellon Dissertation Fellowship

2014-05-01
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Global Research Initiative Fellowship

2014-05-01
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Mainzer Fellowship

2011-08-01
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Henry H. MacCracken Five-year Fellowship

2012-05-01
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Bilateral scholarship partial studies in Chinese

2008-08-01

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.