Dr. Vera Micznik

Professor

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Biography

Vera Micznik is a Professor Emerita at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Musicology with a rich focus on Nineteenth- and early Twentieth-century music. Micznik has significantly contributed to the field through her explorations of composers such as Gustav Mahler and her analyses of program music, which intertwine aesthetics and literary theory. Her scholarship often delves into narratives in music, semiotics, and the significance of opera, especially in relation to female representation within the genre. Micznik has supervised numerous graduate seminars and has taught courses covering a breadth of topics, including the relationship between music and literature, as well as the critical analysis of musical narratives.

Research Interests

Awards

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Golden Mahler Medal

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.