Dr. Sarah Powrie

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Powrie is a Professor in the College of Arts and Science at the University of Saskatchewan, where she teaches courses on Chaucer, Early English Drama, and Medieval Devotional Writers. With an academic background that includes a B.A. from the University of Saskatchewan, an M.A. from Queen's University, and both an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, her research interests lie in medieval and early modern literature, particularly in representations of nature, dream visions, and allegory. Powrie has been recognized for her teaching excellence with awards from the University of Saskatchewan Students' Union and St. Thomas More College. She has published extensively on topics ranging from philosophical allegorical sources in Chaucer's dream visions to continuities between medieval and early modern periods. Her articles appear in numerous esteemed journals, reflecting her ongoing engagement with medieval philosophy and literature.

Research Interests

Awards

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USSU Teaching Excellence Award

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STM Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

Reading Poetry Reading Drama Literary Canons and Cultural Power Literary Uses of Mythology Canterbury Tales Early Chaucer: Dreams, Romance, and Tragedy Early English Drama Medieval Devotional Literature Dante's Divine Comedy Career Internship Seminar Medieval Dream Visions

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.