Dr. Suzette Mayr

Professor

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Biography

Suzette Mayr is a distinguished Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Creative Writing and Canadian Literature. With a PhD in Creative Practice from the University of New South Wales, her extensive academic career includes teaching creative writing since 2003. Mayr has authored six novels, with her most recent work, 'Sleeping Car Porter', winning the prestigious 2022 Giller Prize and several other awards. Her literary contributions have been recognized nationally, and her works explore themes within horror literature and Australian literature, reflecting her diverse interests in narrative forms. In addition to her writing, Mayr serves as the president of the Writers’ Guild Alberta and has received multiple accolades for her teaching and mentoring in graduate supervision. A notable figure in contemporary Canadian fiction, Mayr's works have been nominated for numerous awards, further establishing her influence within the literary community.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Annual Professor Award

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Giller Prize

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George Bugnet Award Novel

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W. O. Mitchell Award

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Killer Graduate Supervision Mentorship Award

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Commonwealth Prize

Courses

ENGL 387 Harlem Renaissance ENGL 594 Creative Writing: Popular Genre ENGL 694 Topics in Creative Writing: Popular Genre

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.