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Randall Gess is a Professor at Carleton University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Texas and the University of Washington, respectively. His research focuses on French phonology, including historical patterns, contemporary variation (especially in Canadian contexts), and pedagogical applications of corpus linguistics. Current projects include documenting French spoken in British Columbia’s Maillardville and exploring corpus use in teaching oral skills.
He teaches courses such as FREN 2401A, FREN 2701A, and FREN 3411A. His work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied education, emphasizing practical methods for teaching French pronunciation and leveraging spoken language corpora. He has contributed to major publications like the Manual of Romance Phonetics and Phonology and the Grande Grammaire Historique du Français.
His research interests span phonological variation, historical phonology, second language acquisition, and French creoles. Recent presentations address topics like minority language contexts and online teaching techniques. Despite no listed awards, his extensive publications and presentations highlight academic impact.
He is currently on sabbatical during Fall 2025. No formal grants or institutional affiliations are specified, though collaborations with international scholars and organizations (e.g., UNESCO-related projects?) are implied through conference participation.
