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Professor Dr. Sonia Bookman

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sonia Bookman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Manitoba. She completed her PhD in Sociology at the University of Manchester, UK in 2006. Her research focuses on the intersections of brands, culture, consumption, and everyday life, with published works in respected journals such as the Journal of Consumer Culture and Cultural Sociology. Currently, she is involved in a SSHRC-funded project titled 'Cosmopolitan Consumption, Markets, Culture in Canadian Society.' Her research interests encompass ordinary cosmopolitanism, consumer culture, branding, urban space, and the social constructs of film and urban imaginary. Sonia’s expertise in consumer culture and cosmopolitanism significantly contributes to the department’s specialization areas including Culture, Identity, and Belonging.

Research Interests

Ordinary Cosmopolitanism Consumer Culture Brands Branding Urban Space Sociality Film Urban Imaginary

Courses

SOC 2010 - Critical Issues in Sociology SOC 2260 - Cities and Urban Life SOC 3460 - Sociology of Consumption SOC 3580 - Media, Culture, Society SOC 7160 - Sociology of Cosmopolitanism SOC 7160 - Consumer Culture

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86

Prerequisites

Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)

Application Checklist

  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check

Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.