Corinne Etienne

Corinne Etienne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Linguistics at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her work bridges sociolinguistics, language pedagogy, and cultural studies, focusing on French language dynamics in France and Creole-speaking regions like Haiti.

• PhD in French Linguistics from Indiana University - Bloomington

Her research examines language contact, sociolinguistic norms, and attitudes in multilingual environments. She also investigates teacher cognition and pedagogical methods for integrating cultural and linguistic diversity into foreign language education.

Recent publications highlight the interplay between French and Creole in Haitian media, stylistic variation in language teaching, and the role of reader perception in shaping linguistic norms. These works span sociolinguistics, lexicology, and applied linguistics.

Professor Etienne teaches courses such as

• APLING 601 Linguistics
• APLING 611 Methods & Materials in Foreign Language Education
• APLING 612 Integrating Culture into the Language Curriculum
• APLING 621 Psycholinguistics