Dr. Rebecca Sullivan

Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Sullivan is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Calgary. She completed her Doctorate in Communication Studies at McGill University in 1999. Her research interests lie at the intersection of feminist media arts activism, popular culture genres, and sexual media performance. By engaging with equity, diversity, and inclusion, she aims to challenge existing narratives within media and promote collaborative participation in university strategic initiatives. Her teaching encompasses various facets of gender and sexuality studies, including courses like 'Talking Gender Sexuality' and 'Theorizing Gender Sexuality.' Sullivan has worked on notable projects that examine representational diversity in comic books and the subversions present in romance comics. Her contributions to media activism in Canada further emphasize the need for critical engagement with representation in popular media.

Research Interests

Courses

Talking Gender Sexuality Theorizing Gender Sexuality Methods Gender Sexuality Studies Pornography

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.