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Dr. Walcir Cardoso is a Professor of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Education at Concordia University. He specializes in second language phonology and computer-assisted language learning, with a focus on pronunciation pedagogy in traditional and digital environments. His research integrates theoretical and applied linguistics, supported by grants from SSHRC, NSERC, and the Réseau de bio-imagerie du Québec (RBIQ). He serves as President of the Canadian Modern Language Review/La Revue canadienne des langues vivantes.
Education
- PhD in Linguistics, McGill University (2003)
- MA (equivalent) in TESL, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (1993)
- BA in Portuguese Linguistics and Literature, Universidade Federal do Pará (1993)
- BA in Applied English Linguistics, Universidade Federal do Pará (1991)
His research examines second language pronunciation acquisition, ultrasound imaging of articulatory kinematics, and mobile technology for language education. Recent projects include EEG studies on pronunciation errors, cooperative mobile gaming for ESL (Spaceteam ESL), and digital tools like Astronautes FLS for French vocabulary and phonetics. Collaborations span institutions like the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance and Université du Québec à Montréal.
Scientific Recognition
- Paul Pimsleur Award for Research in Foreign Language Education (2011)
- UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2017, as co-investigator with the Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance)
Dr. Cardoso has secured multiple SSHRC Insight Grants and Partnership Grants, with co-researchers including Catherine Laporte, Lucie Ménard, and David Waddington. He supervises graduate students in Applied Linguistics (MA) and Education (PhD) and teaches courses in phonology, universal grammar, and technology-driven language pedagogy.
