Cameron Smith, a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education, recalls a childhood in Europe immersed in a linguistic “hat trick” of English, French and German. This early introduction to multiple languages, he says, evolved into a career teaching French as a second language (FSL) and fuelled a curiosity about teachers’ experiences using devices in the classroom.
Cameron Smith, a fourth-year PhD candidate in the Faculty of Education, recalls a childhood in Europe immersed in a linguistic “hat trick” of English, French and German. This early introduction to multiple languages, he says, evolved into a career teaching French as a second language (FSL) and fuell...
One of his academic colleagues calls him ‘Grammar Boy.’ It’s a fitting nickname. As a researcher focused on the teaching and learning of French in minority contexts, Professor Joël Thibeault explores how students learn language and construct their linguistic identities. His interest in grammar goes beyond the simple structure of sentence formation. One of his aims is to challenge the privileged st...
One of his academic colleagues calls him ‘Grammar Boy.’ It’s a fitting nickname. As a researcher focused on the teaching and learning of French in minority contexts, Professor Joël Thibeault explores how students learn language and construct their linguistic identities. His interest in grammar goes ...
To celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie, the University of Ottawa interviewed students from the four corners of the world, who highlight the Francophonie in a video.
To celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie, the University of Ottawa interviewed students from the four corners of the world, who highlight the Francophonie in a video.
In the vast global mosaic that is the Francophonie, every regional expression from a different French-speaking country celebrates the beauty and richness of the French language by gift wrapping these words in a unique identity, culture and history.
In the vast global mosaic that is the Francophonie, every regional expression from a different French-speaking country celebrates the beauty and richness of the French language by gift wrapping these words in a unique identity, culture and history.
This February 2024, the Département de français was honored to be present at the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais as a partner. Several members of the faculty and student community hosted and participated in activities between February 22 and 25. Rediscover the event in photos (*content only available in French*)
This February 2024, the Département de français was honored to be present at the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais as a partner. Several members of the faculty and student community hosted and participated in activities between February 22 and 25. Rediscover the event in photos (*content only avail...
Discover the calls for papers and colloquia of the professors of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa, as well as their collaborations, on the occasion of the 91st edition of the ACFAS Congress. Join our renowned researchers from May 13 to 17.
Discover the calls for papers and colloquia of the professors of the Faculty of Arts of the University of Ottawa, as well as their collaborations, on the occasion of the 91st edition of the ACFAS Congress. Join our renowned researchers from May 13 to 17.
In 2003, the Francophone Affairs office of uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine established a partnership with the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in Benin, which would transform the learning experience of a hundred or so francophone doctors and shape their personal and career paths.
In 2003, the Francophone Affairs office of uOttawa’s Faculty of Medicine established a partnership with the Université d’Abomey-Calavi in Benin, which would transform the learning experience of a hundred or so francophone doctors and shape their personal and career paths.
As part of the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais (SLO) 2024, the Département de français is hosting a daily game of Exquisite Corpse. Discover the final texts here!
As part of the Salon du livre de l'Outaouais (SLO) 2024, the Département de français is hosting a daily game of Exquisite Corpse. Discover the final texts here!
