Dr. Sébastien Drouin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Before joining the University of Toronto, Sébastien Drouin was a postdoctoral researcher at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, École Pratique des Hautes Études, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, and at the University of Stuttgart. He specializes in 18th century French literature, particularly focusing on libertinism, early modern clandestine literature, and the interplay of journalism and intellectual networks. Drouin has published monographs and critical editions on various topics within these disciplines, contributing significantly to the understanding of allegorical interpretation and the relationships between literature, religion, and the fine arts during the Enlightenment. His academic work has earned him membership in several professional affiliations, including the Canadian Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Renaissance Society Association. Drouin is also known for his editorial roles in university journals and his involvement in various academic service committees. He has edited numerous proceedings and conference publications, demonstrating a commitment to advancing scholarly discourse in his field.

Research Interests

Awards

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SSHRC Insight Grant

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology