Dr. Silvia Bartolic

Associate Professor

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Biography

Silvia Bartolic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and French, and a Master of Arts in Family Studies, both from UBC. She completed her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. After her doctoral studies, she returned to UBC where she now teaches a variety of courses on family dynamics, health, and research methodologies. With a passion for enhancing educational practices, Bartolic's expertise lies in scholarship on teaching and learning, particularly in distance and blended learning environments. She integrates feedback from her diverse student body to improve her teaching methods and foster an inclusive educational atmosphere. Bartolic has published extensively on topics such as student mentoring, ownership in peer learning contexts, and the effects of digital tools in education. She actively participates in conferences aimed at advancing family studies and educational methodologies, contributing to the discourse on innovative teaching practices. Her research interests are directed towards relationship dynamics, family health, and the continual evolution of pedagogical strategies in higher education.

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.