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Katherine Rehner is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto’s Language Studies division. Her research focuses on educational sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, and second language proficiency in French, particularly within Canadian contexts.
- PhD, Second Language Education, OISE, University of Toronto
- MEd, Language, Culture, & Teaching, York University
- BA Hons, French, Glendon College, York University
- BEd, French and Geography, York University
Rehner investigates sociolinguistic competence in first and second language speakers of French, emphasizing CEFR-informed teaching methods, cross-cultural communication, and the impact of classroom practices on oral proficiency. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in immersion education.
Recent publications examine variation in French grammar acquisition, discourse markers, and the role of teacher-student interaction in language development. She has secured significant grants, including SSHRC Insight and Standard Grants, to study adult migrant language learning and pedagogical reforms.
- Ministry of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence (Nominated), 2022
- SSHRC Insight Grant, Co-investigator, 2020–2025
- University of Toronto Mississauga Teaching Excellence Award, 2015
- SSHRC Standard Grant, Principal Investigator, 2011–2015
Rehner has led projects on CEFR implementation, French immersion program effectiveness, and sociolinguistic variation in minority-language communities. She teaches courses on second language theory, sociolinguistics, and discourse analysis.
