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Wynne Wong is a Professor of Second Language Acquisition and French at The Ohio State University's Department of French & Italian. She serves as Director of the French Basic Language Program and has held administrative roles including Director of Graduate Studies and Assessment Chair. Her research focuses on SLA theories, TESL, and Quebec cultural studies, with emphasis on input processing, structured input, and pedagogical applications.
- Education:
- PhD in French & Second Language Acquisition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000)
- MA in French Language & Literature, Michigan State University (1992)
- BS in Advertising, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1989)
- Certifications in French/English TESL from Université Laval and McGill University
Her research integrates SLA theory with classroom practice, examining input enhancement, processing instruction, and lexical acquisition. Key contributions include textbooks like Liaisons and Encore, and the film Liaisons.
Publications span journals like Studies in Second Language Acquisition and Foreign Language Annals, addressing topics such as causative constructions, textual enhancement, and eye-tracking studies. She co-organized major cultural events featuring Quebec artists like Gregory Charles and Bruno Pelletier.
- Awards:
- Stephen A. Freeman Award (2005)
- Telly Bronze Award (2011)
- Mellon Language Grants for Quebec cultural outreach
Teaching expertise includes courses on SLA theories, French grammar, and Quebec culture. She mentors graduate students in second language studies and teacher training workshops, emphasizing evidence-based pedagogy.
