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Dr. Leif French serves as Department Chair and Professor of Applied Linguistics and French at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). He holds a PhD in Linguistics from Université Laval (Quebec City), with specializations in psycholinguistics and second language acquisition. Previously, he held faculty roles at Concordia University and Université du Québec, focusing on applied linguistics education and teacher training.
His research emphasizes cognitive aspects of second language acquisition, language awareness, and bilingual healthcare communication barriers. Current projects include study abroad program efficacy, Quebec French sociolinguistic variation, and foreign language pedagogy. He directs SHSU's Quebec study abroad program and holds an adjunct appointment at Université Laval.
- Education:
- PhD in Linguistics, Université Laval (specializing in Psycholinguistics/SLA)
- MA in French Linguistics (Dialectology), Université Laval
Research interests span quantitative methodologies, formal/informal learning contexts, and teacher training. He collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Argentina, and Colombia.
Recent grants include SSHRC funding for Quebec newcomer linguistic integration studies, Texas grants for language pedagogy innovation, and healthcare communication research. He serves as Book Review Editor for the Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics and participates in AAAL, ACTFL, and ACLA.
Teaching responsibilities include French language courses from elementary to advanced levels, plus courses on language acquisition theories.
