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Shaobo Xie is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of English at the University of Calgary, specializing in literary theory and cultural studies. He has a strong focus on postcolonial literature, Chinese Canadian literature, translation studies, globalization, and Chinese modernity. Xie's academic pursuits have led him to explore concepts of Taoist philosophy and comparative literature, often referencing the works of Michel Foucault. He has taught numerous courses at the University of Calgary, including ENGL 303: Theories of Reading and graduate courses in theoretical cultural studies. His research includes significant publications on topics such as postcolonialism and translation and involves influential studies on the relationship between literature and global capitalism. Xie's foundational role in the Asian-Pacific Forum for Translation and Intercultural Studies underscores his commitment to academic discourse in this field. His current research projects investigate the Foucauldian perspectives on Confucian philosophy, aiming to reframe concepts of subjectivity within contemporary global contexts.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.