I am a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia, and I hold a Master’s in English with a research emphasis on Science and Technology Studies at the University of British Columbia (2021). Broadly, I am interested in language and health equity. I began my graduate studies with a focus on representations of mental illness in fiction, completing a project on Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel Jane Eyre (1847). Gradually, my interests evolved toward contemporary forms of illness. My current work emerges at the intersection of applied linguistics and health humanities, where I am researching the communicative experiences of those who have eating disorders.

Teaching remains a sincere passion of mine. Alongside my research, I hold a sessional instructor position at Corpus Christi College. I previously contributed to an Equity Enhancement funded project at UBC to improve inclusive assessment practices, specifically language use in multiple choice exams. Prior to teaching, I served in administrative support roles across various departments in academia. At UBC, I have held positions with the Faculty of Medicine, where I worked in admissions; as well with Enrolment Services, Office of Senate. Before moving to Vancouver, I completed a contract with the University of Victoria’s English Language Centre, where I served as a Cultural Assistant. In my spare time, I enjoy taking on professional writing work, having most recently completed a social impacts report for Woodfibre LNG’s Gender Safety Advisory Committee.

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PhD Candidate, University of British Columbia
Department of English Language & Literatures
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory

Sessional Instructor, Corpus Christi College
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Territory

​MA, University of British Columbia
BA (Hons), University of Victoria
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CONTACT
veronika.larsen@ubc.ca
vrlarsen@student.ubc.ca

​LINKS
Department of English Language & Literatures UBC Profile
Language Sciences UBC Profile 
Linkedin
Academia.Edu

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Veronika Larsen / About