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Professor Dr. Somayeh Kamranian

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Biography

Somayeh Kamranian is a sessional lecturer in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia. She completed her Ph.D. at Paul Valery University and has significant experience teaching the French language. Her career began in childhood, inspired by her grandfather's library, leading to extensive training in teaching French as a foreign language. Kamranian has taught a variety of French language courses and literature classes at UBC, as well as having professional experience at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She emphasizes student-centered task-based methods and uses storytelling as a pedagogical tool in her classes. Kamranian is particularly interested in the 17th-18th century French literature, with her Ph.D. thesis focusing on mystical writing and cosmopolitanism. She actively promotes diversity and inclusivity in her teaching. Additionally, she organizes poetry workshops and culinary classes.

Research Interests

French Language Common European Framework of Reference Storytelling as Educational Tool Diversity and Inclusion in Language Teaching Technology-assisted Pedagogy Task-based Language Teaching 17th Century French Literature 18th Century French Literature Comparative Literature Mystical Poetry Cosmopolitanism Religious Tolerance Intertextuality

Awards

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Leader Open Learning

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Zed Credit initiative (Zero Textbook Cost)

Courses

Fren 302 Intermediate French II Fren 301 Intermediate French FREN 202 Elementary French II FREN 201 Elementary French FREN 102 Beginners’ French II FREN 101 Beginners’ French FREN 122 Contemporary French Language Literature FREN 476 Interdisciplinary Approaches French Literature FREN 441 Topics French Literature middle-ages Eighteenth Century FREN 344 Survey French Literature 1789 FREN 345 Survey French Literature 1600 1789 FREN 341 Survey French Literature 1600 FREN 245 Introduction Literary Studies FREN 211 Intermediate French II FREN 120 French Beginners FREN 3300/3301 Upper Intermediate French & II FREN 1101 French Beginners II FREN 1100 French Beginners

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.