Dr. Patricia Shaw

Professor

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Biography

Patricia Shaw is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. She was the Founding Chair of the Nations Languages Program from 1996 to 2014. Her research focuses on Anthropological Linguistics, with particular interests in sound systems, interface phonology, phonetics, morphology, literacy, oral traditions, and language contact and change. Over decades, she has worked closely with members of critically endangered language communities, including Salish, Wakashan, Siouan, Athapaskan, and Algonquian languages, to record and analyze extant grammatical and cultural knowledge. Shaw has developed methodologies for archiving and created pedagogical materials aimed at language revitalization, teaching Nations languages within British Columbia communities.

Research Interests

Endangered Language Documentation Conservation Revitalization Sound Systems Literacy Orality Language Contact Change Indigenous Language Rights

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2000-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Served as the Professor Emeritus in the Department of Anthropology, focusing on linguistic anthropology and related research.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.