Dominika Tabor

Dominika Tabor is a Lecturer in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies at the University of Alberta, teaching Polish language courses while completing her PhD in Transnational and Comparative Literatures. Her academic career spans language instruction for both English and Polish to diverse age groups, from young children to senior adults.

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in English Philology
• Master's Degree in English Philology with exchange programs at University of the Fraser Valley (Canada) and Sapienza Universitá di Roma (Italy)
• Postgraduate Degree in Teaching Polish as a Foreign Language (2023)

Dominika's research focuses on young adult literature addressing migration to Canada, situating her work at the intersection of Transnational Literature, Comparative Literature, and Migration Studies. She examines how cultural identity and adaptation are portrayed in literary narratives, with particular attention to Polish-Canadian migrant experiences and linguistic representation.

Her teaching philosophy centers on three core principles: optimism to foster enjoyable learning experiences, infectious passion for subject matter to engage students, and mutual respect to create inclusive classroom environments. She thrives on the dynamic unpredictability of teaching, adapting lesson plans to student interactions and cultural inquiries while navigating pronunciation challenges like the Polish word 'książka' (book).