Dr. Valerie Korinek

Professor

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Biography

Valerie J. Korinek is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan in the College of Arts and Science. She holds a PhD, MA, and B.A. Hons. from the University of Toronto. Her research interests focus on Canadian cultural history with an emphasis on popular culture, media, and gender social history. She has published extensively on topics such as queer histories, food history, and transnational analysis of marriage legislation. Korinek’s work has garnered numerous awards, including the CCWH English Language Book Prize and the Canadian Studies Network Best Book Award. She is currently engaged in SSHRC funded research that explores the legal, social, and cultural implications of Canadian same-sex marriage and its international contexts. She supervises doctoral students and is involved in various scholarly publications, contributing significant chapters and articles that advance the field of gender and sexuality studies. Her academic contributions also include editorial work and leadership roles within the university such as Vice-Dean of Faculty Relations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Saskatchewan • Saskatoon, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in history focusing on Canadian cultural studies.

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

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:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.