Dr. Warren Hewitt

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Biography

W. E. (Ted) Hewitt is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at Western University, currently serving as the President of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). He holds a PhD in Sociology from McMaster University. His academic work has extensively addressed issues related to international development, social movements, local government, and international cooperation in Brazil and Latin America. His ongoing research examines the political and socioeconomic dimensions of Canada's relationship with Brazil and the role of post-secondary institutions in the development of Brazil’s innovation system. His areas of specialization encompass Brazil, international cooperation, urban development, social movements, development and underdevelopment, local government, population health, and quantitative methods. Dr. Hewitt has published numerous articles in leading academic journals that explore these subjects, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing sociological understanding and collaboration between Canada and Latin America.

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Experience

Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario

Teaching and researching in the field of Sociology at Western University.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.