Dr. Sida Liu

Professor

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Biography

Sida Liu is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto. He specializes in the sociology of crime and law, with a focus on political sociology and theoretical frameworks of work, stratification, and markets. His research interests include the intersections of law and society, specifically within the context of Chinese legal professions and social spaces. Liu has contributed significantly to the understanding of how legal frameworks shape societal structures and norms, and he engages in critical analyses of professional practice within varied sociocultural contexts. Liu's academic work emphasizes the importance of understanding the intricate relationships between law, sociology, and global affairs.

Research Interests

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