Dr. Sylvain Paquette

Professor

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Biography

Sylvain Paquette is a specialist in landscape sociology, landscape management, and land use planning. He focuses on the social and cultural valorization of inhabited territories, identity issues, and the quality of life in urban and peri-urban settings, as well as the notion of new rurality. His doctoral studies were completed in 2001 at the University of Montreal, and he has been a full professor at the School of Urban Planning and Landscape Architecture since 2017, holding the Chair in Landscape and Environment of the University of Montreal. He has been actively involved in partnership research and expertise transfer operations with key land-use stakeholders in Quebec since then, including Hydro-Québec and various regional and local bodies. His research has led to numerous publications in significant national and international journals. His contributions have renewed approaches in landscape studies and land use planning, creating new conceptual frameworks and methodological perspectives. He has also collaborated on various research projects addressing urban planning and environmental issues, highlighting his commitment to improving the quality of life and the management of landscapes in diverse contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Montreal

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2 level)
  • CV/Resume
  • Two letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Most programs require French B2 level; specific departments may require C1 or C2.