Dr. Tania Smith

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tania Smith is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary where she specializes in Rhetoric and Composition. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English from the University of Alberta in 1994, followed by a Master's degree in English in 1995. She obtained her PhD in English with a focus on Rhetoric and Composition from Ohio State University in 2002. Tania's research centers on examining the rhetorical strategies employed in thyroid science, particularly in relation to its application in medical practice. She explores the discourse surrounding thyroid medical issues to better understand the history and challenges in reasoning and argumentation within the field. Her projects aim to clarify and move forward debates in areas such as thyroid laboratory testing protocols, the role of TSH hormone in diagnosis, and the effectiveness of individualized thyroid therapies. She emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and inquiry in healthy debate, especially in light of conventional beliefs that often become entrenched.

Research Interests

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
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  • 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.