Dr. Shaobo Xie

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.