Dr. Susan Whitney

Associate Professor

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Biography

Susan Whitney is an Associate Professor in the Department of History at Carleton University. She specializes in modern France, focusing primarily on 20th century social, cultural, and political history, as well as global youth history and women's gender history. Whitney is a recognized expert in the field, and her scholarly contributions include significant publications such as 'Mobilizing Youth: Communists Catholics Interwar France' and various articles in notable journals like Literary Review Canada and H-France Review. She has received awards for her mentorship of graduate students and currently supervises multiple graduate theses on topics related to gender, social services in the 19th century, and Canadian history. Whitney invites graduate students interested in youth history, modern French history, and women's gender history to apply to join her research efforts.

Research Interests

Courses

HIST 2508: France 1889 HIST 3115: Youth History HIST 4201: Paris Jazz Age: Seminar Modern European History HIST 5803: History Women, Gender Sexuality: Foundations

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.