Dr. Susan Knabe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Susan Knabe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Gender, Sexuality, Women's Studies and the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at Western University. Her research interests include Critical Theory, Cultural Studies, Sexuality, Gender, Popular Culture, Feminist Theory, Queer Theory, and Representation. She addresses topics related to AIDS and its cultural impact, focusing on the intersection of race, class, and ethnicity in medicalization narratives. Dr. Knabe has published various articles and co-edited books, including works that discuss the legacies of AIDS cultural production and representations of sexuality. Her presentations at international conferences cover diverse themes, exploring critical connections between queer activism and media representations. Within her teaching, she engages with complex narratives surrounding human sexuality and the societal implications of these discussions.

Research Interests

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
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.