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Congratulations to the newest members of the University of Ottawa alumni community!

June 10 was a very special day for lots of Faculty of Arts students. Many were gathered at the Shaw Centre for spring 2023 Convocation. Join us in congratulating the 40 OLBI graduates!
June 10 was a very special day for lots of Faculty of Arts students. Many were gathered at the Shaw Centre for spring 2023 Convocation. Join us in congratulating the 40 OLBI graduates!

June 30, 2023
Photo: Ellie Wilson, Student. Text: Mon séjour à l'Université d'Ottawa.
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Graduation
French as a Second Language

Bilingualism is the key to endless opportunities | Video

In this video (in French with English subtitles), Ellie Wilson; graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Arts in French as a Second Language (FLS) with a Minor in English speaks about her journey at uOttawa.
In this video (in French with English subtitles), Ellie Wilson; graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Arts in French as a Second Language (FLS) with a Minor in English speaks about her journey at uOttawa.

June 9, 2023
Groupe of students from japan
OLBI
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
CLL

University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) students LEAP and Learn

“They are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn,” says Katarina David, senior coordinator at the Centre for Language Learning. While enrolled in Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP), UNP students chose to take a LEAP forward in their language learning.
“They are kind, enthusiastic and eager to learn,” says Katarina David, senior coordinator at the Centre for Language Learning. While enrolled in Learning English for Academic Purposes (LEAP), UNP students chose to take a LEAP forward in their language learning.

April 6, 2023
Photo: Marie-Josée Vignola
Second language teaching
OLBI
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

The Marie-Josée Vignola Excellence in Education Scholarship

We are honoured to announce a new scholarship for graduates of the B.A. in Second Language Teaching (SLT) program.
We are honoured to announce a new scholarship for graduates of the B.A. in Second Language Teaching (SLT) program.

April 5, 2023
Catherine Elena Buchanan and Jérémie Seror
OLBI
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Leadership

Change in leadership at the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

The OLBI congratulates Jérémie Seror on his appointment as interim vice-dean, of governance at the Faculty of Arts. In light of this change, Catherine Elena Buchanan, who was assistant director of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), was named acting director of the OLBI on March 1, 2023.
The OLBI congratulates Jérémie Seror on his appointment as interim vice-dean, of governance at the Faculty of Arts. In light of this change, Catherine Elena Buchanan, who was assistant director of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI), was named acting director of the OLBI on Marc...

April 5, 2023
Students participating in Mois de la Francophonie Events
OLBI
Mois de la Francophonie
Bilingualism
Francophonie
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Alumni

Highlights of the Mois de la Francophonie at OLBI

The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) celebrates the diversity of the French language and of the cultures of the Francophonie with uOttawa alumnus Philippe Falardeau (BSocSc ’89).
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) celebrates the diversity of the French language and of the cultures of the Francophonie with uOttawa alumnus Philippe Falardeau (BSocSc ’89).

April 4, 2023
Man reading a tablette
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

OLBI Journal volume 12 now available

The OLBI Journal team is pleased to announce the publication of volume 12 (2022): Bilingualism and Beyond.
The OLBI Journal team is pleased to announce the publication of volume 12 (2022): Bilingualism and Beyond.

February 17, 2023
Photo: Dominic Couture, new graduate of the MA in Bilingualism Studies
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Masters degree

Latest published memoirs and theses | Master of Arts (MA) in Bilingualism Studies

Bilingual contexts offer a vast scope for creative exploration through different lenses. Every year, new graduates of the MA in Bilingualism Studies program exemplify this through their theses and memoirs, which contribute to meaningful discussion in the world of applied linguistics. Discover the seven publications from the 2022 cohort.
Bilingual contexts offer a vast scope for creative exploration through different lenses. Every year, new graduates of the MA in Bilingualism Studies program exemplify this through their theses and memoirs, which contribute to meaningful discussion in the world of applied linguistics. Discover the se...

February 17, 2023
Photo : première rangée, quatrième de la gauche, Laura Ambrosio, professeure de langue à l'ILOB
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute

OLBI was there | ECML workshop

OLBI Language Professor Laura Ambrosio represented Canada at a workshop titled “Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education.”
OLBI Language Professor Laura Ambrosio represented Canada at a workshop titled “Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education.”

February 17, 2023
CCERBAL Conference
CCERBAL
Research and innovation

CCERBAL 2023 Conference | Opening of registration and new pre-conference events

You can now register for the CCERBAL 2023 Conference! The program is shaping up to be very promising. We’ve also added two special free pre-conference events, on the afternoon of May 3. They will address plurilingualisms in migration and internationalization as well as engagement with university immersion in English and French
You can now register for the CCERBAL 2023 Conference! The program is shaping up to be very promising. We’ve also added two special free pre-conference events, on the afternoon of May 3. They will address plurilingualisms in migration and internationalization as well as engagement with university imm...

February 17, 2023