Dr. Yvonne Zylan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yvonne Zylan is an Associate Professor specializing in the intersection of law, society, and social theory. With a robust academic background, she holds a J.D. from the University of San Diego, an M.Phil. in Sociology from New York University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology from the same institution. As an active member of the California State Bar, Zylan integrates her legal expertise with sociological inquiry, focusing on how law shapes identities and societal structures. Her research spans a variety of topics, including political institutions, social movements, and the implications of legal discourses surrounding sexuality and identity. Notable publications include her collaborative work on the responses of civil servants during the Trump Administration and an examination of anti-gay hate crime laws. Zylan's work has contributed to the understanding of law's role in social policy and individual identity formation, marking her as a pivotal figure in sociological and legal scholarship.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Teaching and researching in the field of sociology with a focus on law and social policy.

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.