Cynthia Mills

Cynthia Mills is an Associate Professor in the Department of French Studies at the University of Waterloo, teaching full-time since 2005. She coordinates online versions of FR 151 and 152, focusing on Second Language Acquisition and theories of grammar instruction. Her work bridges traditional and digital pedagogical methods.

• B.A. in French Studies, Laval University (1990)
• M.A. in Linguistics, Laval University (2005)

Research interests include the effectiveness of online language learning, comparative studies of classroom vs. digital instruction, and integrating technology into grammar teaching. She explores how pedagogical theories translate to virtual environments.

Her publications analyze trends in hybrid language education models, emphasizing accessibility and pedagogical innovation. Recent works highlight francophone identity preservation through technological integration.

• Member, Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics
• Coeditor, The French Connection
• Coordinator, Centre d’aide à la rédaction