Education
Discourse Studies, in particular
In my courses, I strive to be a “learning facilitator” and aim for my students to develop the skills that will empower them to function to their fullest as creative, independent and critical individuals for society’s benefit and their own. I believe that learning is better accomplished in a collaborative and cooperative environment through a combination of inductive and deductive approaches
Intended to expand comprehension and production skills in written and oral French with a focus on intercultural competence. Prerequisite: French 30 (or equivalent) or FREN 112 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FRANC 116.
Winter Term 2022Designed to improve the student's command of French through intensive oral practice and advanced written exercises. Prerequisite: FREN 212 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FREN 251, 252 or FRANC 165, 166, 210, 211.
Winter Term 2022Emphasis on the improvement of writing and speaking skills by means of numerous compositions based on texts read and discussed in class. Prerequisite: FREN 297 or consent of Department. Note: not to be taken by students with credit in FREN 252 or FRANC 165, 166, 210, 211.
Fall Term 2022 Winter Term 2023The evolution of Francophone societies from a multidisciplinary perspective. Prerequisite: FREN 298.
Fall Term 2022Interactions between language and society in the Francophone world. Prerequisite: FREN 301 or LITT 228 and one of FREN 311, 315, 317, 318, 319, 333, 345.
Winter Term 2023In collaboration with the LEMEL-DIREPA network