Dr. Sam Coombes

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sam Coombes is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in political philosophy, history of ideas, cultural studies, and postcolonial studies. He has published significant works including 'Early Sartre Marxism' and 'Edouard Glissant: Poetics of Resistance'. His interest in postcolonial thought was influenced by Sartre's support for anti-colonial struggles, leading to his engagement with diasporic studies and the co-founding of the Diaspolinks international research network. Sam has organized seminars on diasporic trajectories and has contributed to the 'Journal of Postcolonial Writing'. His research also includes intermediality, examining the relationships between music, image, and various forms of artistic expression. In addition to his teaching at the University of Edinburgh, which includes postgraduate supervision and specialized option courses, he has previous experience as a visiting professor in Paris and has made appearances on national radio, discussing his work.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2008-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh • Edinburgh

Teaching and researching in the field of European languages and cultures, including political thought and postcolonial studies.

Visiting Professor

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Paris 3 Sorbonne Nouvelle University • Paris

Contributed to the department of comparative studies through lectures and seminars.

Lecturer

2001-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Paris 10 Nanterre • Paris

Taught courses related to philosophy and political thought.

Awards

#1

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
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:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
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Specialization Notes

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