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Jennifer St.John is a Professor at the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) of the University of Ottawa, where she has taught full-time since January 1988 and received tenure in 1992. Her extensive administrative leadership includes roles as Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Assistant Director (Administration), and Director of Undergraduate Studies, with significant contributions to program development including authoring the OLBI Statutes and Regulations (2014).
Her academic foundation includes:
- B.A. (Hons.) in Linguistics (Profile: Linguistics Applied to Teaching ESL) from the University of Ottawa (1983)
- B.Ed. in Education (Primary/Junior, with FSL/ESL and Special Education Additional Qualifications) from the University of Ottawa (1984)
- M.Ed. in Second Language Teaching from the University of Ottawa (1986)
Professor St.John's research centers on second language acquisition with specialized focus on phonetics, meta-linguistic self-monitoring strategies, and e-portfolio implementation for learner autonomy in advanced ESL contexts. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications in oral communication skills development and language assessment, operating within broader frameworks of human and social sciences.
She actively teaches advanced-level courses including Advanced ESL Writing Skills (ESL 2361), Advanced Oral Communication Skills (ESL 2351), and Pronunciation for Second Language Learners (ESL 2372), emphasizing practical skill development through structured self-correction methodologies and technological integration.
