Dr. Sara Morrison

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sara Morrison is an Associate Professor in the History Department at Western University, specializing in early modern history in Europe, particularly England, with a focus on women's roles and the concept of Queenship Power. Her research encompasses legal and environmental history, particularly the stewardship of English royal forests and pre-modern resource management. Morrison has published extensively, contributing chapters in peer-reviewed books and articles in scholarly journals, where she examines the intricacies of forest management and environmental history in the Tudor and Stuart periods. Her work interrogates how royal forests functioned within the socio-political framework of early modern England and the implications for conservation practices. Morrison's expertise positions her as a prominent figure in the intersection of history, environmental studies, and gender studies. She has presented her research at various international conferences, highlighting issues such as the management of deer within royal forests and the environmental impacts of historical forestry practices. Her commitment to education is evident in her teaching of numerous history courses, emphasizing the importance of critical engagement with historical sources and the development of analytical skills in students. Morrison continues to engage in academic discourse through both her scholarly work and teaching endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaches courses in early modern European history, supervises graduate theses in the field.

Awards

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Dean’s Honor Roll Teaching

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SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow

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Scouloudi Historical Award

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Fletcher Jones Research Fellowship

Courses

Food World History Midwives, Madonnas, Witches Whores: Women in Early Modern Europe, 1500 - 1700 Queenship and Power in Early Modern Europe Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.