Dr. Steven Kleinknecht

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Biography

Steven Kleinknecht is an Associate Professor at Western University specializing in the sociology of subcultures, and the impact of technology on people's everyday lives. He has conducted extensive ethnographic research on the hacker subculture and the cultural continuity of Old Order Mennonites. Prior to completing his PhD in Sociology at McMaster University, he worked as a research analyst for the Canadian Department of Justice, focusing on cybercrime and youth justice issues. Currently, he collaborates with researchers at the University of Alberta and York University to examine autopsy providers' perceptions of death. His research interests include qualitative research methods, symbolic interactionism, deviance, and everyday life within the field of criminology. Kleinknecht has published various academic works including books on qualitative research and studies about societal interactions and cultural phenomena.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of sociology.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.