Dr. Saygin Salgirli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Saygin Salgirli is an Associate Professor specializing in Art History with a focus on architectural historiography within the Ottoman Mediterranean worlds, concentrating on the late medieval and early modern periods. He teaches a range of courses encompassing European medieval art, the Islamicate world, and modern artistic practices. His current research delves into the visualizations of the unseen and invisible aspects of early-modern Ottoman art, particularly focusing on imagery related to geography, natural history, and the occult. Challenging the traditional dichotomy of architectural history, Salgirli proposes a methodology that transcends the dichotomous frameworks of form, style, and function to emphasize users' experiences and the intricate interplay of knowledge production. His notable publications include "Fluctuating Sea: Architecture Movement Medieval Mediterranean" (Routledge, 2021) and he is also the editor of "Islamic Art & Architecture: Cartography Boundaries Field" (Bloomsbury, 2021).

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
  • 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.