Dr. Renée Worringer

Professor

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Biography

Renée Worringer is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Guelph. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has published extensively on topics related to the Ottoman Empire, including nationalism, identity, race, and perceptions of the Middle East. Her research interests encompass the 19th and early 20th century Ottoman Empire, focusing on modernity, Pan-Asianism, and Islamic history. Worringer's works include books such as 'Short History of the Ottoman Empire' and numerous articles examining complex interrelations among Arabs, Turks, and broader imperial dynamics. With a diverse academic background, she has held previous positions as a Junior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Minnesota, as well as guest scholar roles at several other institutions. Worringer is dedicated to guiding graduate research, nurturing new scholarship in her areas of expertise, and fostering academic discourse across cultures and historical contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching Ottoman Studies and Islamic history.

Junior Lecturer

— Present

University of Queensland • Brisbane, Australia

Conducting lectures and research in Middle Eastern history.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

Lake Forest College • Illinois, USA

Taught courses in History and guided student research.

Visiting Lecturer

— Present

University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL, USA

Conducted lectures and seminars on modern history.

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).