Dr. Steve Penfold

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Biography

Steve Penfold specializes in social, cultural, and political history of twentieth century Canada. He has published studies on various topics including mass consumption, fast food, automobile landscapes, class commemoration, and Santa Claus. His current research focuses on energy history, particularly an examination of British Columbia Premier Duff Pattullo’s heated dispute with American oil companies during the 1930s. Additionally, Penfold is interested in urban history and is writing a book on the unbuilt Scarborough Expressway.

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