Dr. Yafei Jiang

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Biography

Yafei Jiang is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. He completed his studies in archaeology at Shandong University, China, achieving his undergraduate and doctoral degrees. His master's and doctoral research focused on jade articles from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Specifically, he concentrated on the circulation and status of jade artifacts during the Western Zhou Dynasty, employing a detailed archaeological typology and cultural factor analysis. In 2021, he obtained his doctoral degree and subsequently conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of History at Shandong University, where he studied documents related to jade articles from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. In 2024, he joined the School of Archaeology at Shandong University. Yafei Jiang’s research interests emphasize the material culture of ancient China, specifically jade artifacts and their historical significance.

Research Interests

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.