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Jacob Yopak

Jacob Yopak

(he/him)

Teams and roles for Jacob Yopak

Overview

Hello! I am interested in film studies and philosophy and how the two inform interpretations of modern cultural phenomenon. I have a particular theoretical interest in Psychoanalysis and Hegelian re-interpretations of Marxism. 

My overarching academic principles is taking concepts that are initially considered opaque and too theoretical and showing how this way of thinking can and does intervene in our everyday. That one can never truly escape theory, either you use it or it uses you. 

Research

Teaching

Current Teaching Responsibilities:

I have been involved in teaching Modern European cinema during my doctoral studies. 

Past Teaching:

I have taught classes ranging from Introduction to Film Studies, French Cinema, and professional communication during my Master's education.

Biography

 

Education

University of Vermont Honors College, BA (Hons) 2014-2018

University of Calgary, MA 2018-2020

Honours and awards

Recipient of the Cogeco Scholarship

Recipient of the Queen Anne's II Scholarship

Graduate of the University of Vermont Honors COllege

Contact Details

Email YopakJ@cardiff.ac.uk

Specialisms

  • Film and Television
  • Psychoanalytic philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Critical & Cultural Theory