Dr. Vin Nardizzi

Professor

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Biography

Vin Nardizzi is a Professor in the Department of English Language and Literatures at the University of British Columbia. Nardizzi specializes in English Renaissance literature with a significant focus on Shakespeare. His research interests include ecotheory, plant studies, queer studies, and early modern science studies. He authored the book 'Wooden Os: Shakespeare’s Theatres England’s Trees', which explores the surprising connections between Shakespeare’s theatre and the environmental crisis around wood scarcity. His upcoming publication, 'Marvellous Vegetables Renaissance', investigates John Gerard’s natural history of plants, highlighting the failures in the history of science through a queer ecological lens. Nardizzi has received notable awards such as the Killam Teaching Prize and the Killam Research Prize. He has also been actively involved in various committees and research networks, promoting interdisciplinary studies in ecocriticism and environmental humanities. His contributions to academia include co-editing several significant collections and publishing numerous articles in prestigious journals.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Teaching Prize

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Killam Research Prize

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.