Dr. Sophie Bourgault

Professor

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Biography

Sophie Bourgault is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa with expertise in political thought and feminist political theory. Her research interests include epistemic injustices, the intersection of gender and temporality, feminist care ethics, and the works of political philosophers such as Simone Weil and Hannah Arendt. Bourgault teaches various courses related to contemporary political thought and modern political ideology, guiding students in exploring critical and complex ideas in the field of political philosophy. She has been involved in significant scholarly publications, including works that challenge traditional power dynamics through feminist perspectives.

Research Interests

Courses

POL 5106 - Ancients Contemporary Political Thought POL6120 / POL9220 - Analysis Modern Political Thought POL6520 & POL9620 - Ideology and Political Theory - Theories and Problems in the Analysis of Political Ideologies POL7506 Subjectivity and Intersubjectivity

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History