Dr. Valérie De Courville Nicol

Professor

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Biography

Valérie De Courville Nicol is a Full Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University. She supervises students at both the MA and PhD levels, focusing on topics such as emotions, self subjectivity, and the interplay of fear, anxiety, and desire within sociocultural contexts. Her research encompasses a diverse range of themes, including self-help literature, emotional discourse theory, and the examination of contemporary insecurities. De Courville Nicol's work emphasizes the socioemotional analysis and the connections between mind, body, and society. She has a strong background in teaching, with courses centered on Sociology Emotions, Fear Risk, and Classical Social Theory among others. Her commitment to understanding cultural objects and their desirability has positioned her as a significant contributor to the fields of sociology and psychology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Concordia University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in cinematic arts or equivalent proficiency
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume and Filmography
  • Three letters of reference
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema; focuses on cinematic arts practice and research-creation.