Courses: FREN 1115, 1215, 1119
At Langara Since: 2017
Credentials & Training:
- Ph.D. candidate in French Literature (UBC)
- M.A. in French Literature (UBC)
- B.A. in French (Wuhan University, China)
- One-year Exchange Program at Paris VII Diderot, France
Areas of Academic Interest:
- Second language acquisition
- Translation studies
- Quebec migrant literature
- Mobility studies
- XIX century French literature
- Baudelaire
Style of Teaching: Adapting to each specific group, my teaching aims to build a solid foundation of the language, with a focus on pronunciation and basic grammar.
Other Interests: Foreign movies, including French and Japanese
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Courses: FREN 1115, 1217
At Langara Since: 2019
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Courses: FREN 1115, 1215, 1117
At Langara Since: 2012
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Courses: FREN 1115, 1215, 1119, 1219
Style of Teaching: I constantly encourage students to participate and showcase their knowledge of French.
At Langara Since: 2012
Credentials & Training:
- MA in French language (UBC)
- BA in French and Spanish (Langara/UBC)
Areas of Academic Interest: My academic specialties and interests include Francophone literature, post-colonial literature, and magical realism.
Academic & Professional Activities (Teaching Workshops Attended):
- Standing Committee on Language Articulation (SCOLA, Langara, 2013)
- Interdisciplinary Community of Practice (UBC, 2012)
- Effective Presentation and Media Skills (UBC, 2011)
- Adult Learning Theories (UBC, 2011)
- Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom (UBC, 2011)
- Classroom Assessment Techniques (UBC, 2011)
- Leading Intriguing Discussions (UBC, 2011)
- Participatory Learning Techniques (UBC, 2011)
Published Works (Conference Proceedings):
- “L'écriture engagée et ses méthodes dans Branle-bas en noir et blanc de Mongo Beti et Quand on refuse on dit non d'Ahmadou Kourouma”, SARI/CICC (University of Cergy-Pontoise, France)
- “La subversion chez Michel Tournier dans Sept contes” (Tangence Presse)
- Universitaire (University of Trois-Rivières, Québec)
Other Interests: I volunteer in the French literacy program at a French immersion school.
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Courses: FREN 1115, 1117, 1217, 1205
Style of Teaching: My objective is to create an in-class setting that is conducive to meaningful learning by spending time each day on action-oriented tasks. Students have the opportunity to practice speaking the language during each class, but also take time to focus on writing skills. I am inspired by the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) as a guide to focus students' learning on communicative skills and purposeful interaction.
At Langara Since: 2003
Credentials & Training:
- Maîtrise de littérature française de la Sorbonne Nouvelle with a focus on 17th century literature (Paris III)
- Masters in French literature with a focus on contemporary literature and the theme "l'identité et l'aliénation" (UBC)
Academic & Professional Activities:
- Co-chair, Standing Committee on Language Articulation (SCOLA, 2016-2021)
- Curriculum Development Consultant, Teaching and Curriculum Development Centre (2018-2020)
- Advisor, Educational Technology (2020 - present)
- Department Chair, Modern Languages (2020 - present)
- BCCampus H5P OER Development Grant Recipient (2021)
- BCCampus Book Club Facilitator (2021)
Other Interests: I enjoy running, travelling, music (singing, guitar), dance, sociology, and spending time in nature.
At Langara Since: 2003
Credentials & Training:
- BA in History (UBC)
- French (University of Alberta)
- Spanish 1-4 (Langara Continuing Studies)
- Mandarin (Langara, UBC, Yunnan Normal University, Beijing Language and Culture University, Nanjing Normal University)
- Confucius Institute Mandarin speech contest, third place (2015)
- Canada-China Scholars' Exchange Scholarship Recipient (2016)
- Confucius Institute Teaching Chinese as a Second Language Scholarship Recipient (2017)
Areas of Academic Interest: My ongoing research interest is in language education technology and methods to enhance language education and study. Among my projects are: developing and improving facilities for language study and practice (i.e. digital language labs and study space); expanding student learning opportunities by developing online, mobile-accessible language learning resources; and expanding the use of course management systems to supplement in-class instruction.