Dr. Sabina Magliocco

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sabina Magliocco is an Adjunct Professor specializing in Sociocultural Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests encompass a variety of themes within folklore and expressive culture, including rituals, festival religions, and modern Pagan practices. She has explored topics related to narrative belief, vernacular healing, and material culture, as well as issues of gender and ethnic identity. Magliocco's scholarly work includes the publication of several influential books, such as 'Witching Culture: Folklore Neo-Paganism America' and 'Neo-Pagan Sacred Art Altars: Making Things Whole.' In addition to her books, she has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on subjects related to Italian American foodways, historical and modern witchcraft, and nature belief systems. She has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including the prestigious Chicago Folklore Prize and fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Magliocco is also known for her work in ethnographic writing and methodology, making significant contributions to the understanding of cultural studies and critical theory.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2016-01-01
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Honorary Fellow

2004-01-01
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Research Fellowship

2001-01-01
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Fellowship

1996-01-01
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Prize

1994-01-01
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Grant

1989-01-01
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Grant

1985-01-01

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.