Dr. Mylène Dorcé

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mylène Dorcé is an Assistant Professor specializing in Francophone African and Caribbean Studies at the University of Victoria. She joined UVic in 2023 after teaching courses in Introduction to Francophone Literature at the Université de Montréal and French Language courses at the Université du Québec à Montréal. With over 15 years of experience as a Strategic Communications Advisor and Translator for the federal government, she brings a rich background in public relations and communication to her academic work. Her current research focuses on person narratives by feminist writers within the Francophonie, particularly analyzing the specificity of selected works published by women writers from the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific regions. Dorcé's notable publications include her forthcoming book on the literature of self-writing among Francophone Caribbean women and various book chapters and journal articles exploring themes of feminism, identity, and narrative within Francophone literature.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Victoria • Victoria, BC

Teaching courses related to Francophone Studies.

Lecturer

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Taught Introduction to Francophone Literature courses.

Translator and Strategic Communications Advisor

— Present

Federal Government • Ottawa, Montréal

Worked for 15 years as an advisor and translator.

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.