جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bronwyn Bjorkmanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Morphology
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Bronwyn Bjorkman is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (LLCU) at Queen's University, Canada. She specializes in syntax, morphology, and semantics, with a focus on verbal inflection, tense, and aspect. Her research explores how syntactic features mediate between morphological realization and semantic interpretation, particularly in expressions of anteriority and morphophonological processes. Education: PhD in Linguistics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2011) BA in Linguistics and Philosophy, McGill University (2006) Research Interests: Her work delves into morphology-syntactic interfaces, feature theory, and the relationship between morphological structure and phonology. Notable areas include counterfactual marking, pronoun paradigms, and the syntax-semantics of coordination. Teaching: She teaches courses in linguistics, including Introduction to Linguistics , Morphology , Syntax , and Historical Linguistics . She co-leads the SynTeach project to improve syntax pedagogy across institutions. Awards: Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Toronto, 2013–2015) Grants & Projects: Involved in initiatives like the Essentials of Linguistics textbook (2nd Edition) and the Word to the Whys podcast for linguistic education. Labs/Teams: Leads the LLCU department and collaborates with international teams on syntax pedagogy and linguistic theory.

John Leonardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• John Milton Studies
• Renaissance/Early Modern Literature
• Literary Criticism
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John Leonard is a Professor in the Department of English and Writing Studies at Western University. He holds a BA from Trinity College, Cambridge (1980), an MA from McMaster University (1981), and a PhD from Trinity College, Cambridge (1986). His research focuses on John Milton’s poetry, including editing Paradise Lost for Penguin Classics and authoring Faithful Labourers , a two-volume reception history of Paradise Lost . He teaches across literary periods, emphasizing Renaissance/early modern literature and introductory courses for undergraduates. Leonard’s work integrates close textual analysis with historical and cultural contexts. His publications span Milton’s poetics, reception history, and interdisciplinary topics like disability studies in literature. He maintains an active research agenda, with recent contributions to debates on embodiment, linguistic ambiguity in Paradise Lost , and the intersection of NLP systems with literary analysis. Office: University College 3423 | Contact: 519-661-2111 ext. 85809 | Email: jleonard@uwo.ca

Juana M. Licerasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Language Acquisition
• Bilingualism
• Spanish Linguistics
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Juana M. Liceras is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures , with a cross-appointment to the Department of Linguistics . Her research spans Language Acquisition , Bilingualism , and Linguistic Theory , focusing on Syntax , Morphology , and Contrastive Grammar . Education Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, University of Toronto (1983) M.A. in Applied Linguistics, University of Wisconsin at Madison (1977) Licenciatura in Filosofía y Letras, Universidad Complutense of Madrid (1974) Her research explores psycholinguistic and applied linguistics problems, particularly in bilingual contexts. She has contributed to theories on interlinguistic influence and multiple grammars in second language acquisition. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics with pedagogical practice . Selected Awards Distinguished Professor, University of Ottawa As a research advisor, Liceras supervises graduate students in projects related to Spanish linguistics and language acquisition . She teaches courses such as ESP5963: Descriptive and Pedagogical Grammar of Spanish and ESP4933: English-Spanish Contrastive Grammar .

Terry McLeanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Language Education
• Applied Linguistics
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Terry McLean is a Lecturer at the School of Continuing Education, MacEwan University, Edmonton, Alberta. His expertise spans ESL curriculum design, pragmatic awareness, and pedagogical innovation in language education. McLean has contributed extensively to discussions on cross-cultural communication challenges, online learning strategies, and grammar instruction techniques. Current affiliation: MacEwan University (2025) Research focus: Pragmatics in L2 acquisition and pedagogical adaptation McLean’s research explores pragmatic awareness in language learning, cross-cultural misinterpretations of silence, and innovative teaching methods. He has developed frameworks for using breakout rooms in remote instruction, gamified learning activities (e.g., "Games of Lies"), and strategies to bridge sentence-level grammar to paragraph-level writing. His work often integrates humor and cultural narratives to enhance engagement. From 2001 to 2025, McLean published 20+ pedagogical articles. Recent works (2025) address asynchronous learning tools like "Flip and TILT" and writing instruction through thought-group analysis. Earlier studies (2020–2018) focus on managing virtual classrooms and pragmatic discourse tasks. Older publications (2006–2004) examine cultural context in debates and sentence variety in ESL writing.

• Bilingual Acquisition
• Child Language Development
• Heritage Language Development
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Dr. Johanne Paradis is a Professor and Associate Chair (Graduate Studies) in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Alberta. She directs the Bilingual Acquisition Lab of Alberta and the Child English Second Language (CHESL) Centre. Her research focuses on bilingual and second language acquisition in children, including heritage language development, bilingualism in children with communication disorders, and morphosyntactic and narrative skill acquisition. She investigates factors such as age of arrival, language environment, parental input, and socioemotional wellbeing influencing language development in diverse populations, including refugee children and those with developmental disorders. Her work emphasizes the interplay between language input, cognitive factors, and sociocultural contexts. Key contributions include longitudinal studies on Arabic and Mandarin heritage language development, analyses of narrative profiles in bilingual children with autism spectrum disorder, and advocacy for equitable assessment practices in bilingual populations. Dr. Paradis also explores how adversity and socioemotional challenges affect language acquisition in first-generation refugees. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges linguistics, psychology, and education to address real-world challenges in bilingual education and clinical practice. Her research spans theoretical and applied domains, with a focus on underrepresented language pairs and populations. She has contributed to understanding individual differences in bilingual development, particularly in children with special needs, and has published extensively on methodological challenges in studying understudied languages. Dr. Paradis collaborates internationally, including work in Canada and the Netherlands, to advance knowledge on bilingualism's cognitive and social dimensions.

Randy Allen Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rhetoric
• Computational Rhetoric
• Cognitive Rhetoric
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Randy Allen Harris is a Professor cross-appointed between the Department of English and the David Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. His academic journey includes a PhD in Communication and Rhetoric from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1991), an MSc in Technical Communication (Rensselaer), an MSc in Experimental Linguistics (University of Alberta), an MA in English Literature (Dalhousie University), and a BA in English Literature (Queen's University). His research explores the intersection of rhetoric, cognition, and computation, with focus areas including: Cognitive and computational rhetoric examining how rhetorical figures reflect neurocognitive structures Construction Grammar and its relationship to rhetorical schemes Rhetoric of science and scientific argumentation Development of rhetorical ontologies for machine learning applications Voice interaction design and conversational interfaces Harris's publications demonstrate sustained focus on rhetorical theory, computational linguistics, and cognitive approaches to persuasion. His recent work increasingly engages with machine learning applications for rhetorical analysis and the development of rhetorical databases. Earlier foundational work established frameworks for understanding scientific argumentation and the cognitive dimensions of rhetorical figures. Significant honors include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (2022) University of Waterloo Arts Award for Excellence in Research (2023) Award of Excellence in Graduate Supervision (2019) Multiple SSHRC and NSERC grants supporting computational rhetoric research He directs the RhetFig computational rhetoric project and has secured substantial funding including: NSERC Discovery Horizon grant (2024-2029) SSHRC Insight Grants (2018-2027) Mitacs Accelerate Grant (2009) Harris supervises graduate students in rhetoric, professional communication, linguistics, and cognitive poetics, and maintains collaborations with international researchers in computational linguistics and argumentation studies.

• Second Language Teaching and Learning
• ESL Pedagogy
• Language Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ricardo-Martín Marroquín is an Adjunct Professor in Spanish at Redeemer University, where he has taught introductory Italian and Spanish courses for 15 years. He concurrently serves as an Assessor for the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB), evaluating student literacy/numeracy levels and providing feedback to schools. His academic background includes a Doctor of Modern Languages (DML) and M.A. in Italian Studies from Middlebury College, a B.Ed. from Brock University, and a B.A. (Hons) from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on innovative approaches to language education, particularly: Second language acquisition methodologies ESL pedagogy and immigrant student support Cinema as an educational tool Cross-cultural classroom adaptation Publications demonstrate consistent focus on language pedagogy challenges, with recent articles analyzing classroom tools (2023), English preposition complexity (2022), and literacy barriers for ESL learners (2020). His books explore immigrant experiences and teaching practice memoirs. Beyond academia, Dr. Marroquín writes fiction/non-fiction books and contributes to community workshops. He resides in Ancaster with his family and maintains active interests in sports and Peruvian cuisine.

Zoe Lamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cantonese Language Teaching
• Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
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Zoe Lam is a Lecturer in Cantonese Language and Culture at the University of British Columbia 's Department of Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Phil. from UBC and The Chinese University of Hong Kong respectively. Her research focuses on Cantonese language education , tone analysis , and language acquisition . She has published on topics including ultrasound technology in pronunciation teaching, discourse particles in Cantonese, and English loanword integration in Hong Kong Cantonese. Recent academic activities include participating in panels about heritage language education (2025), speaking at conferences on Hong Kong diaspora (2024), and presenting at UK workshops on Hong Kong languages (2024). She also authored a monograph (2022) related to Cantonese language studies. Her work intersects with multilingualism and cultural preservation, particularly through documenting endangered languages like Nata, and she contributes to sustainability initiatives within the Asian Studies department.

Donghyun Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Psycholinguistics
• Speech Perception
• Phonetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Donghyun Kim is an Assistant Professor at Kyungpook National University's Department of English Language and Literature. He holds a PhD in Linguistics from McGill University and conducted postdoctoral research in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Exeter with Nicolas Dumay and Arthur Samuel. His research focuses on psycholinguistics, speech perception, phonetics, applied linguistics, and second language acquisition, with particular emphasis on individual differences in speech perception under cognitive load, perceptual adaptation to variability, and the perception-production link in language learning. Education: PhD in Linguistics, McGill University Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cognitive Psychology, University of Exeter Research Projects: Plasticity in Speech Perception under Cognitive Load Time Course of Novel Word Integration Longitudinal Acquisition of Novel Vowel Contrasts Perception-Production Link in Phonetic Imitation Courses Taught: Psycholinguistics 1 & 2 Language and Cognition Applied English Linguistics Workshops Conducted: Data Visualization for Linguistics with R Introduction to Data Analysis Using R Data Analysis in Linguistic Research His publications demonstrate trends in individual differences in phonetic adaptation, cognitive load effects on perception, and longitudinal studies of L2 vowel learning. Current teaching includes workshops on R-based data analysis methods for linguistics research.

Pocholo Umbalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociolinguistics
• Language variation and change
• Sociophonetics
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Overview Pocholo Umbal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Toronto, located on the Downtown Toronto (St. George) campus. His research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly language variation and change in heritage language communities and multilingual contexts. He specializes in sociophonetic analysis of Tagalog and Canadian English, with additional interests in linguistics pedagogy and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in academia. Education PhD in Linguistics, University of Toronto MA in Linguistics, Simon Fraser University BSc in Cell Biology and Linguistics, Simon Fraser University Research Interests Dr. Umbal investigates bilingual language contact phenomena, focusing on phonetic variation in Heritage Tagalog and Canadian English ethnolects. His work explores how sociocultural factors influence linguistic behavior, particularly among Asian North American communities. He collaborates with scholars like Dr. Andrew Cheng and Dr. Nathan Sanders on projects addressing EDI in linguistics education, developing tools like the Diverse Names Database to promote inclusive teaching practices. Collaborations He participates in interdisciplinary teams studying Asian North American English variation and co-leads efforts to reform linguistics teaching through equity-centered frameworks. His research also addresses gender and language norms, challenging traditional linguistic prescriptivism.

• Writing Studies
• Composition Theory
• Professional Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nancy Bray is an Associate Lecturer in the English & Film Studies Department within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. She teaches courses including WRS 101 (Exploring Writing), WRS 102 (Writing in the Disciplines), WRS 104 (Writing Persuasive Arguments), and advanced courses in professional communication and composition theory. Her research explores writing across academic and public contexts, with foci on composition theory, professional communication, climate change discourse, and digital writing tools. Since 2020, she has served as co-editor of Writing across the University of Alberta , supporting undergraduate writing scholarship.

Alexandra Gottardoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Reading in Second Language Learners
• Word Reading
• Reading Comprehension
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Alexandra Gottardo is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research focuses on reading development in second language learners, with particular expertise in word reading, reading comprehension, and vocabulary acquisition. She investigates language processing across diverse populations including English language learners and refugee children. Her primary research examines cognitive and linguistic factors influencing reading skills in bilingual populations. Current projects explore cross-linguistic transfer of literacy skills, the impact of socioemotional factors on language acquisition in refugee populations, and effectiveness of teacher training programs for literacy instruction in multilingual contexts. Research publications demonstrate strong emphasis on applied educational interventions, particularly in teacher professional development programs in Kenya. Recent work examines blended learning approaches for literacy instruction and the impact of technology on teacher training. Dr. Gottardo's research employs longitudinal and cross-cultural methodologies to examine language development across different writing systems and cultural contexts, with significant work on Arabic-speaking populations. She maintains active collaborations with international researchers and institutions, particularly in literacy program development and evaluation. Her work contributes significantly to understanding literacy acquisition in multilingual and marginalized populations.

Claude Quevillon Lacasseمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Metalinguistic Awareness in Language Learning
• Grammar and Writing Didactics
• Interlinguistic Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claude Quevillon Lacasse is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Education , University of Ottawa. She holds a Doctorate in Education and has lectured since 2011 at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Université de Montréal, and Concordia University in language teaching and adult francization. She is currently President of the Association québécoise pour l'enseignement du français langue seconde (AQEFLS) . Education: Master's in Linguistics (language teaching concentration) and Doctorate in Education (UQAM) Research Interests: Metalinguistic awareness, grammar/writing didactics, interlinguistic pedagogy, teacher professional development Her research focuses on enhancing syntax and punctuation skills in French language learners through innovative didactic devices and metacognitive strategies. Recent projects examine syntactic complexity in writing, punctuation errors in Quebec students, and cross-linguistic transfer mechanisms. Publications highlight collaborations with co-researchers like Marie Nadeau, Marie-Hélène Giguère, and Carole Fisher, emphasizing classroom experimentation and teacher-researcher dialogues. Her work addresses challenges in quasi-experimental studies, professional support systems, and the integration of youth literature in grammar instruction. She has contributed to platforms like Télé-Québec en classe and worked with the Quebec Ministry of Education. Her scholarly output includes experimental studies on interactive metacognitive dictations, sentence combining techniques, and ICT applications in active pedagogies.

Kimberley Fenwickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Psychology and Law
• Child and Adolescent Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kimberley Fenwick serves as Provost and Vice-President Academic and Research at St. Thomas University, a position she assumed in 2025 after previously serving as Dean of Social Sciences (2012-2016) and Chair of the Department of Psychology. She joined the university in 1995 following teaching appointments at the University of Western Ontario. Her academic credentials include a BSc from Acadia University, and MA and PhD from the University of Western Ontario (UWO). These qualifications underpin her distinguished career in developmental psychology and academic leadership. Dr. Fenwick's research program centers on developmental psychology across the lifespan, with dual emphases on childhood/adolescent development and faculty well-being. Her foundational work explores perceptual development in infants, reading acquisition in multilingual contexts, and child eyewitness reliability. Recent investigations examine adolescent tanning behaviors and motivations, while her forensic psychology scholarship addresses memory fallibility, PTSD, and legal procedures in Witnesses and the Law . This dual trajectory reflects her commitment to both basic developmental processes and applied psychological science. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity since the 1990s, with recent work emphasizing health psychology applications (particularly adolescent risk behaviors) and forensic psychology. Earlier research established her expertise in infant cognition and reading development, while her ongoing work on academic stress reveals cross-cutting interests in psychological well-being across populations. Dr. Fenwick's scientific recognition includes the University’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2006), reflecting her dual commitment to research and pedagogy. Her scholarly contributions span peer-reviewed journals, influential textbooks, and practical legal resources. She has mentored students through courses including Introductory Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Principles of Development, Adolescent Development, and Advanced Seminar in Developmental Psychology, integrating her research expertise into undergraduate education. Her leadership roles demonstrate sustained institutional commitment while maintaining active research engagement.

Pooja Booluck-Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Francophone Studies
• Migration Studies
• Trauma Studies
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Dr. Pooja Booluck-Miller is an Assistant Professor in Francophone Studies at the University of New Brunswick's Department of Humanities and Languages. Her research focuses on migration, trauma, and identity in Francophone literatures from Africa, the Caribbean, and the Indo-Oceanic region. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD from the University of British Columbia, with her doctoral work examining migration narratives in postcolonial Francophone works. Her publications explore themes such as silenced voices in Chagos literature, the role of grandparenting in identity formation, and child migrants' experiences. She received the Harrison McCain Award for Young Scholars for her work on children’s literature and global empathy promotion. Her research bridges literary analysis with sociopolitical contexts, emphasizing postcolonial and gender dynamics. Booluck-Miller also contributes to linguistic studies, including a 2016 analysis of French syntax acquisition in English speakers. Though no grants or labs are explicitly listed, her work intersects with global migration studies and cultural identity discourse.