Dr. Tara Lee

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Biography

Tara Lee is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia. She completed her PhD at Simon Fraser University. Her research interests encompass Asian Canadian literature, with field specialties in Canadian literature and eighteenth-century British literature. In addition to her academic pursuits, Tara engages in teaching and research in critical race studies, techno/new media studies, Canadian literature, dystopian literature, and young adult literature. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and has experience as a freelance journalist, broadcaster, and copywriter.

Research Interests

Asian Canadian Literature Canadian Literature Eighteenth-Century British Literature Critical Race Studies Techno/New Media Studies Dystopian Literature Young Adult Literature

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.