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Patricia Goff serves as Professor in the Department of Political Science within the Faculty of Arts at Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo. An expert in cultural diplomacy, international trade governance, and multilateralism, her research examines intersections between cultural claims and economic mandates in international organizations like the WTO. Fluent in English and French, she maintains active scholarly engagement with global trade policy frameworks.
Her academic credentials include:
- PhD in Political Science, Northwestern University (1999)
- Diplôme d’études approfondies in Comparative Politics, University of Paris
- Master of Arts in French Literature, McMaster University
Professor Goff's research program investigates how trade agreements accommodate cultural sovereignty, gender equity, and environmental concerns while analyzing institutional interactions among overlapping international organizations. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in international political economy with practical analyses of trade negotiation dynamics, particularly regarding cultural exemptions and sub-federal participation.
Recent publications (2018-2023) reveal consistent focus on digital cultural sovereignty, indigenous inclusion in trade agendas, and multilevel trade politics, with significant contributions to CETA analysis and museum diplomacy. Her scholarship demonstrates evolving attention to progressive trade elements while maintaining core examination of cultural dimensions within global economic governance.
While specific graduate student names aren't listed in available materials, Professor Goff supervises Political Science graduate research at Laurier. Office hours for Fall 2024 are held Mondays 1:00-3:00pm and Wednesdays noon-1:00pm in DAWB 4-124, with additional appointments available. Research grant details aren't specified in current documentation.
