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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
To retrieve all theses and dissertations associated with a specific department from the library catalogue, choose 'Advanced' and keyword search "university of alberta dept of english" OR "university of alberta department of english" (for example). Past graduates who wish to have their thesis or dissertation added to this collection can contact us at erahelp@ualberta.ca.
Items in this Collection
- 2Hurabielle, Jacques Pierre Emile.
- 2Macris, Vicki
- 2McFadyen, Krista
- 2Pillay, Thashika
- 2Vergis, Elizabeth
- 1Abate, Tsion Demeke
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Spring 2017
In this study, the textually mediated processes of applying to a Canadian university are explored from the standpoint of international graduate students. As reduced government support makes universities in Canada increasingly reliant on differential fees paid by international students, there is...
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International Non-Governmental Organizations and Human Rights-Based Approaches to Dam Development and Dispossession in Asia, Africa and the Americas: A Critical Case Study of International Rivers
DownloadFall 2017
International Rivers (IR), an International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) based in Berkeley, California with six regional offices in Asia, Africa and the Americas has been at the forefront of the fight for rivers and dams for the past three decades. Conservative estimates place the number...
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Internationalization of Higher Education in China: A Case Study of International Branch Campuses
DownloadSpring 2017
Over the past few decades, internationalization of higher education has become a key focus for universities in measuring excellence and innovation. As such, one of the most visible dimensions of internationalization is expanding partnerships with universities around the world. As the outcome of...
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Internationalization Policies and In/equitable Experiences of African International Students in Canadian Post-secondary
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This study critically interrogates the gaps between policy claims on equitable internationalization and the ground-level realities of Black African graduate international students in a Canadian Public University. The attraction and retention of international students is vital to Canada’s future...
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Is There a Glass Ceiling for Internationally Educated Teachers in Alberta? A Critical Interpretive Analysis
DownloadFall 2019
Internationally Educated Teachers (IETs) seek active participation in the labor market as they come to Canada with a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience, which are significant human capital resources. Canada has been a lead in developing bridging programs for immigrant professionals that...