Dr. Robert Rouse

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert Rouse is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia, where he has been teaching since 2005. His research primarily focuses on medieval romance, exploring both Arthurian and non-Arthurian narratives, as well as historiography, English national identity, and medieval law. Rouse's scholarly work includes three published books and over thirty articles on medieval literature and culture. He is currently completing a monograph titled 'Medieval Geographical Imagination.' In addition to his teaching duties, Rouse has held several fellowships, including Visiting Fellow at Clare Hall, Cambridge, and has been involved in various teaching research networks, including Oecologies: Inhabiting Premodern Worlds. His recent publications include significant contributions to the study of medieval literature, emphasizing themes of nostalgia, identity, and the spatial understanding of narratives. He has also organized seminars on Old and Middle English literature and supervises graduate students focusing on medieval romance and ecocriticism.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.