Tanja Juric
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Foundations Program
Office: S739 Ross Building South
Email: tjuric@yorku.ca
Tanja Juric specialises in moral philosophy and political subjectivity, with particular reference to social diversity and the law. Her research focuses on human rights and citizenship in multicultural democracies, investigating how values of cultural neutrality and inclusion might be impacted by changes in legislation, such as those seen in Bill C-24 and Bill C-51.
Degrees
PhD, University of TorontoMA, University of Toronto
BA, University of British Columbia
Community Contributions
Chair and President, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) 2018 – 2019
• Responsible for ensuring the board works effectively as a team
• Ensure meeting agendas are focused on board governance responsibilities
• Communicate and take accountability in relation to key stakeholders and the public
Board of Directors, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) 2017- 2021
• Accept legal responsibility for ensuring performance of the organisation
• Participate in long-range strategic planning
• Identify and seek resources needed for the PNLT to achieve its purpose and objectives
Governance Committee, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust 2015- 2020
• Draft policy for records management, non-discrimination, workplace violence and sexual harassment
• Develop monitoring and evaluation framework
• Support transition from not-for-profit to charity status
Research Interests
Current Courses
Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1009 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science (ESL) | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1000 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC3392 6.0 | A | Ethnographies of Rights | SEMR |
Upcoming Courses
Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Winter 2025 | AP/SOSC3375 3.0 | M | Socio-legal Theories | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1009 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science (ESL) | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1000 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC3392 6.0 | A | Ethnographies of Rights | SEMR |
Tanja Juric specialises in moral philosophy and political subjectivity, with particular reference to social diversity and the law. Her research focuses on human rights and citizenship in multicultural democracies, investigating how values of cultural neutrality and inclusion might be impacted by changes in legislation, such as those seen in Bill C-24 and Bill C-51.
Degrees
PhD, University of TorontoMA, University of Toronto
BA, University of British Columbia
Community Contributions
Chair and President, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) 2018 – 2019
• Responsible for ensuring the board works effectively as a team
• Ensure meeting agendas are focused on board governance responsibilities
• Communicate and take accountability in relation to key stakeholders and the public
Board of Directors, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) 2017- 2021
• Accept legal responsibility for ensuring performance of the organisation
• Participate in long-range strategic planning
• Identify and seek resources needed for the PNLT to achieve its purpose and objectives
Governance Committee, Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust 2015- 2020
• Draft policy for records management, non-discrimination, workplace violence and sexual harassment
• Develop monitoring and evaluation framework
• Support transition from not-for-profit to charity status
Research Interests
Current Courses
Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1009 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science (ESL) | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1000 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC3392 6.0 | A | Ethnographies of Rights | SEMR |
Upcoming Courses
Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Winter 2025 | AP/SOSC3375 3.0 | M | Socio-legal Theories | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1009 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science (ESL) | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC1000 9.0 | A | Introduction to Social Science | LECT |
Fall/Winter 2024 | AP/SOSC3392 6.0 | A | Ethnographies of Rights | SEMR |