PABLO B. MARKIN

E-mail: pbmarkin@gmail.com

Scholarly Interests:

German Social Thought, Poststructural Theory, Modernity and Modernism

Educational Background:

September 2003 to November 2008 Doctor of Philosophy GPA: A
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department
The University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
http://www.ualberta.ca/

October 2000 to June 2003 Master of Arts Degree GPA: A-
European Studies Specialization in Sociology
Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology
Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
http://www.huji.ac.il/

July 1998 to August 1998 Ukrainian Studies Certificate GPA: A-
Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute at Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
http://www.huri.harvard.edu/

Research Experience:

“The Future Archive of Contemporary Art: Between the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and International Art Biennials” Doctoral Research Abroad Project,
2007, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA

“Ukrainian Contemporary Art: Civil Society, International Organizations and Public Sphere” Master of Arts Degree Research Project,
2001-2003, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel

“The Function of the Mass Media Institutions within the Transformative Condition of Independent Ukraine in the Comparative Perspective of East Europe”
Comparative Politics Research Project, 1998, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Refereed Publications:

“Increasing Presence of Documenta Exhibition in Global Civil Society: Methodological Relevance of John Urry's Sociology beyond Societies” Submitted for Publication to Invisible Culture: An Electronic Journal for Visual Culture, Issue 11: Curator and Context, Fall 2007, Rochester, New York, USA

“Western Ukraine as a Site of Collective Memory in Postsoviet UkrainianLiterature” Case Study Research Publication in Kakanien Revisited Case Studies Series, volume 12, issue 8, pages 1-12, 2005, Vienna, Austria
http://www.kakanien.ac.at/beitr/fallstudie/PMarkin1.pdf

“Disorientation on a Location” Book Review of 1999 Iurii Andrukhovych’s Book Dezoriientatsiia na mistsevosti: Sproby. Ivano-Frankivs‘k: "Lileia-NV" in Kakanien Revisited Book Review Series, volume 24, issue 10, pages 1-2, 2005, Vienna, Austria
http://www.kakanien.ac.at/rez/PMarkin1.pdf

"Discursive Treatment by Ukrainian Contemporary Artistic Community of its Identity as Meaningfully Connected to the Historical Positioning of Ukraine: Between Diaspora and Empire" In the Proceedings of the V World Congress of International Association of Ukrainian Studies, 2002, Chornivtsi, Ukraine

Working Paper Publications:

“The Jewish Identity of Twenty to Thirty Year Old Israelis” Research Report Chapter in co-authorship with Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz in “The Question of “Success” in Contemporary Zionist Education: A Look at the Work of Short-Term Israeli Shlichim in the Diaspora” Report, 2002, Research and Development Unit of the Department of Education, Jewish Agency for Israel, Jerusalem, Israel
http://www.jajz-ed.org.il/moriya/reports.html

“What is the Nature of “Solidarity” on a “Solidarity Mission”? Israel-Diaspora Ideologies and their Effect on the Success of a Professional Development Program for Jewish Educators” Research Project Collaborator with Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz, 2003, Department of Education, Jewish Agency for Israel, Jerusalem, Israel

"The Formation of the Field of Ukrainian Contemporary Art: The Artistic Identity as Accommodation of Cultural Displacement and Marginality", On-Line "Ukraine at Ten" Scholarly Works Collection, 2001, American Association for Ukrainian Studies, Wayland, Massachusetts, USA

Peer Review Publications:

“Impression from ‘The Perversion’ Novel by Iurii Andrukhovych” in Harvards’kyi Apostroph Peer Review Publication, N.2, 1998, Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, Cambridge, Massachussetts, USA

“Approaches to Understanding ‘The Tale on Sanatorial Zone’ by Mykola Khvylovy” in Harvards’kyi Apostroph Peer Review Publication, N.2, 1998, Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute, Cambridge, Massachussetts, USA

Awards and Honors:

“Visions for Israel and the Jewish Future: A Global Competition for Jewish Students” Winner, The Jewish and Zionist Education Department,
The Jewish Agency for Israel, Jerusalem, 2004, Israel

FS Chia PhD Scholarship Award Winner,
Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, The University of Alberta,
Edmonton, 2003, Canada

Comparative Globalizations Victor Rothschild Memorial Symposium Participation Grant, The 2nd Jerusalem School in Comparative History at the Institute for Advanced Studies,The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, 2003, Israel

The Marusia and Michael Dorosh Endowment Fund Master’s Fellowship Recepient, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, 2002, Canada

The Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies jointly with Bertelsmann Fund Excellence Scholarship Winner, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, 2002, Israel

The Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies Research Scholarship Recipient,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, 2001, Israel

The Helmut Kohl Institute for European Studies jointly with Bertelsmann Fund Excellence Scholarship Winner, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, 2001, Israel

The Shaine Center for Research in Social Sciences Research Award Winner, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
Jerusalem, 2001, Israel

Jerusalem Graduate Research Scholarship,
Jerusalem, 2001, Israel

International Renaissance Foundation Award for Young Scholars and Scientists,
Kyiv, 1998, Ukraine

Best Sociology Department Student, The National University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy,
Kyiv, 1997-1998, Ukraine

Conference Presentations:

“Cultural Policy and the Prospects of Israel’s Future Development” Presentation,
Vision and Covenant Professional Development Seminar,
The Department of Jewish Zionist Education, The Jewish Agency for Israel,
July 18-23, 2004, Jerusalem, Israel

"A Post-Structural Reading of Bruno Schulz as a Writer of Postcoloniality" Presentation, The Canadian Association of Slavists Annual Conference,
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences – Congrès des sciences humaines, University of Manitoba,
May 30-31, June 1, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

“Ukrainian Art Establishment Versus Contemporary Art Institutions in Ukraine” Presentation, Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences Conference,
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences – Congrès des sciences humaines, St. Andrew’s College, University of Manitoba,
May 29, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

“Ukrainian Contemporary Art: Civil Society, International Organizations and Public Sphere” Poster Presentation, “Ukraine’s Nation Building: Opportunities for Collaboration” International Colloquium, University of Saskatchewan,
October 17-18, 2003, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Employment:

September 2007 to present
Research Assistant
Designed Bibliographical Database for French, English and Spanish Related to André Malraux and Léon Trotsky
Digitized Archival Materials in French and English Languages
Conducted Literary Research and Edited Supporting Information
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
The University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

September 2006 to April 2007
Research Assistant
Designed graduate students’ academic information database
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
The University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

September 2005 to April 2006
Research Assistant
Prepared materials for a Historical Dictionary of Latin American Literature
Designed web projects and web sites dedicated to Translation Studies
Organized database information on Caribbean writers and translators
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
The University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

September 2003 to April 2005
Teaching Assistant
Integrated multi-media resources and internet into instruction of Ukrainian language
The Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies
The University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

April 2001 to August 2003
Research Assistant to the Director of Strategic Research and Development Unit
Department of Jewish Zionist Education
The Jewish Agency for Israel,
Analyzed statistical data;
Adapted questionnaires to various language groups;
Assisted in preparations of research reports and publications.
Jerusalem, Israel

January 1996 to June 1998
Professional Assistant to Internet Connection and Student Access Grant Project
International Eurasia Foundation
Canadian Bureau of International Education
The University of Kiev-Mohyla Academy
Managed Student Internet Center
Kyiv, Ukraine

Community Associations:

Canadian Cultural Studies Association Member
http://www.culturalstudies.ca/

Modern Languages Association Member
http://www.mla.org/

The Central Eurasian Studies Society Member
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~cess

The Historical Society of Israel Member, Israel

Israeli Sociological Association Member, Israel

Activities:

Space and Culture Reading Group Co-Organizer,
Sociology Graduate Student Association,
The Sociology Department, The Art and Design Department,
The University of Alberta
August 2006 – May 2007, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

“The Scene: The Place Where Something Happens” Conference Panel Attendant,
Art Gallery of Alberta,
October 14, 2006, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Edmonton International Film Festival Attendant,
The Edmonton International Film Festival Society,
September 29 – October 7, 2006, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

“Declensions of the Self – A Bestiary of Modernity” Graduate Student Conference Attendant, Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
University of Alberta,
September 28-29, 2006, Edmonton Alberta, Canada

“Insides, Outsides and Elsewheres” Annual Conference Attendant,
University of Alberta,
October, 20-23, 2005, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

“Innovation: From Pen to Application” 3rd Graduate Student Conference Attendant,
Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies,
University of Alberta,
March 5-6, 2004, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

“Ukraine’s Nation Building: Opportunities for Collaboration” International Colloquium Invited Participant,
University of Saskatchewan,
October 17-18, 2003, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

“The American Independent Film Industry and the Role of the Creative Producer” Sundance Producers Conference Participant,
Jerusalem Cinematheque, Israel Film Fund and Sundance Film Institute
July 13-14, 2003, Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Jerusalem, Israel

Comparative Globalizations Victor Rothschild Memorial Symposium Participant,
Jerusalem School in Comparative History at the Institute for Advanced Studies,
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem,
June 15-20, Jerusalem, 2003, Israel

“Terrorism and Boundaries: Anthropological Perspectives” Annual Conference of the Israeli Anthropological Association Participant,
May 28-29, 2003, Neve Ilan, Israel
http://www.anthropology.org.il/

"Between Mifgash and Shlichut: A Discussion of the Ideological Dimensions of
the Meeting Between Israeli and Diaspora Jews" Research Seminar Attendant,
The Research and Development Unit of the Department of Jewish Zionist Education, The Jewish Agency for Israel,
April 8, 2003, Jerusalem, Israel

“The Role of the State in Shaping the Attitudes of Secular and Religious Israeli-Jews towards Traditional Ritual” Paper Presentation as Co-author to Dr. Ezra Kopwlowitz at
The Research Seminar on “Paradigms of Contemporary Jewish Identity: A Comparative Perspective” at Zalman Shazar Center,
April 2, 2003, Jerusalem, Israel

"Educational Paradigms in Contemporary Zionist Education and the Question of the Ideological Relationship between Israel and Diaspora" Research Seminar Attendant,
The Research and Development Unit of the Department of Jewish Zionist Education, The Jewish Agency for Israel,
March 12, 2003, Jerusalem, Israel

"Power and Violence in Israeli Society" Annual Israeli Sociological Association Conference Participant,
February 3-4, 2003, Beit-Berl College, Israel

A Ceremony Commemorating the Heroism and Spirit of those Who Suffered and Died During the Tragic Events of September 11, 2001 Attendant in the Kimmelman Atrium of the Israel Museum,
September 11, 2002, Jerusalem, Israel

“The Events of September 11th, 2001” L. Davis International Relations Institute Conference Attendant,
September 11, 2002, Jerusalem, Israel

V World Congress of International Association of Ukrainian Studies Invited Participant,
August 26-29, 2002, Chornivtsi, Ukraine

“1000 Years to the Town of Khotyn” International Conference Participant,
August 30, 2000, Khotyn, Ukraine

“Europe’s Century of Discontent: Reflections on the Legacy of Fascism, Nazism and Communism” International Conference Invited Participant
March 10-11, 2002, Jerusalem, Israel

"Identities and Unrest in a Divided Society" Annual Israeli Sociological Association Conference Participant, February 11-12, 2002, Haifa, Israel

The European Union and Israel: Trade, Law and Politics International Conference Participant, January 13-14, 2002, Jerusalem, Israel

"Education and Belonging? The Experience of Israeli and Diaspora Jews" Research Seminar Participant at the Department of Jewish Zionist Education of the Jewish Agency for Israel
October 2001 to June 2002, Jerusalem, Israel
http://www.jajz-ed.org.il/moriya/

“Gender and Race in History” Workshop with Prof. Gisela Bock, Freie Universitдt Berlin, Participant as Junior Division of the Historical Society of Israel Member
June 14-15, 2001, Ma’ale HaKhamisha, Israel

"Quo Vadis, Europa?" The Vision and Frontier of Europe International Conference Invitee
April 22-23, 2001, Jerusalem, Israel

"Bridges and Spaces: Towards An Interdisciplinary Sociology" Annual Israeli Sociological Association Conference Participant,
February 4-5, 2001, Jerusalem, Israel

Poland and Israel: Ten Years to the Reestablishment of Diplomatic Relations Conference Invitee
November 28, 2000, Jerusalem, Israel

Soros Foundation Education and Scholar Programs Seminar Participant
September 20-21, 1999, Kyiv, Ukraine

International School of Central and Eastern Europe Humanities Sessions Attendant
April 11-21, 1999, Kyiv, Ukraine

Media and Information Society International Student Conference Participant
October 17-20, 1996, Bratislava, Slovakia

Linguistic Proficiency:

In order of facility: English, Hebrew, Ukrainian, Russian, French, Polish, Spanish, German, Latin

Software Skills:

MS Word 2003, MS Publisher 2003, MS Access 2003, MS FrontPage 2003, MS Outlook 2003, EndNote 8, SPSS 11, LISREL

Hobbies:

Cinema, Theatre, Jazz, Classical Music, Painting, Photography, Chess

Recommendations Available Upon Request:

Prof. Rob Shields, Henry Marshall Tory Chair
The Sociology Department and the Department of Art and Design,
The University of Alberta
On collaboration on doctoral dissertation: “Future Archives of Contemporary Art: Emerging Relations Among Metropolitan Museums In Global Centers and Ascendant Peripheries”
Contact e-mail: rshields@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.spaceandculture.org/robshields/
Phone: (780) 492-0488, Fax: (780) 492-7196

Prof. Anne Malena, French Language, Literature and Culture
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the team-taught course: “City, Rerpesentation, Modernity: Urban Experience in European Thought and Literature”
Contact e-mail: anne.malena@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.humanities.ualberta.ca/MLCS/department/staff/malena.html
Phone: (780) 492-1187, Fax: (780) 492-9106

Prof. Odile Cisneros, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies,
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The University of Alberta
On attending the course: “Latin American Historical Avant-Garde”
Contact e-mail: cisneros@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.humanities.ualberta.ca/MLCS/department/staff/cisneros.html
Phone: (780) 492-6771, Fax: (780) 492-9106

Prof. Robert S. Thornberry, Romance Languages, Literatures and Linguistics,
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the team-taught course: “City, Rerpesentation, Modernity: Urban Experience in European Thought and Literature”
Contact e-mail: robert.thornberry@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.humanities.ualberta.ca/MLCS/department/staff/thornberry.html
Phone: (780) 492-1189, Fax: (780) 492-9106

Prof. Massimo Verdicchio, Italian Studies,
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the team-taught course: “City, Rerpesentation, Modernity: Urban Experience in European Thought and Literature”
Contact e-mail: massimo.verdicchio@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.humanities.ualberta.ca/mlcs/department/staff/verdicchio.html
Phone: (780) 492-9203, Fax: (780) 492-9106

Prof. Sourayan Mookerjea, Theory and Culture,
The Sociology Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the course: “Colonialism, Postcolonialism, Globalization”
Contact e-mail: sourayan@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/sociology/mookerjea.cfm
Phone: (780) 492-3384, Fax: (780) 492-7196

Prof. Anne Whitelaw, History of Art, Design and Visual Culture,
The Art and Design Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the course: “Topics in Art from the Second Half of the 20th Century”
Contact e-mail: whitelaw@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.ualberta.ca/ARTDESIGN/html/staff/awhitelaw.html
Phone: (780) 492-7597, Fax: (780) 492-7870

Prof. Elena Siemens, Russian Literature, Language and Culture,
The Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Department,
The University of Alberta
On taking the team-taught course: “City, Rerpesentation, Modernity: Urban Experience in European Thought and Literature”
Contact e-mail: elena.siemens@ualberta.ca
Website: http://www.humanities.ualberta.ca/MLCS/department/staff/siemens.html
Phone: (780) 492-6812, Fax: (780) 492-9106

Dr. Ezra Kopelowitz, Research Consultant,
Department of Education, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Israel
On collaborating as Research Assistant from April 2001 to August 2003
Contact e-mail: ezra@researchsuccess.com
Website: http://www.researchsuccess.com/
Phone/Fax: +972 (2) 671-4935, Mobile Phone: + 972 (50) 727-6763

Prof. Don Seeman,
Department of Religion, Emory University
On taking the course: "Culture, Experience and Description: Problems in Phenomenological Anthropology" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Contact e-mail: dseeman@emory.edu
Website: http://www.emory.edu/college/religion/faculty/seeman.html
Phone: (404) 727-1890, Fax: (404) 727-7597

Prof. Paul J. D’Anieri, Director of the Center for Russian and East European Studies, Department of Political Science, The University of Kansas,
On taking the course: “Dynamics of Political Transformation and Ukrainian Politics in Comparative Perspective” at Harvard University Summer School
Contact e-mail: mailto:%20p-danieri@ukans.edu
Website: http://www.ku.edu/~kups/people/Faculty/DAnieri_Paul.shtml