Johnny Laforêt

Dr. Johnny Laforêt is a Lecturer at Princeton University, holding a Ph.D. in French Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition & Teacher Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016). He specializes in Haitian Creole studies, sociolinguistics, and language maintenance, with a particular focus on Haitian diaspora communities and Francophone cultural dynamics.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016)
• Certificate in Teaching English as an International Language, Texas Tech University (2012)
• Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, UIUC (2015)
• Certificate in Business French, Paris Île-de-France Chamber of Commerce (2018)

Research Interests: Explores Haitian Creole language preservation, linguistic landscapes in urban settings like Port-au-Prince, and pedagogical innovations such as his Vocappulaire app for thematic vocabulary learning. His work bridges sociolinguistics, migration studies, and Francophone cultural analysis.

Key Contributions: Published extensively on language maintenance among Haitian immigrants, including a 2022 monograph on Creole retention in Chicago communities. Active in international conferences, presenting on topics like language policy in Haiti and diaspora linguistic practices.

Awards:

• Fulbright Scholar

Grants & Projects: Collaborated with CS undergraduates to develop the Vocappulaire app (2021), demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation in language education. No explicitly listed grants mentioned, but sustained academic output suggests external funding support.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Haitian Creole Academy and international Francophone research networks, though specific lab affiliations are not detailed in the text.