Linguistics and Applied Language - Press Releases | Language and Culture
Lecturer to champion the value of local dialects
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 16, 2006
Local dialects, says Professor Alison Henry, get a bad rap as inferior to the standard – or ‘correct’ – form of a language....[continue]
Lecturer to champion the value of local dialects
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 16, 2006
Local dialects get a bad rap as an inferior form of a language, but Professor Alison Henry, a distinguished linguist from the University of Ulster at Jordanstown, will be at Memorial University in St. John’s to give a public lecture on the importance of respecting and preserving local dialects, which she says offer valuable scientific and cultural information....[continue]
Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governor to speak on war and remembrance at event in Toronto
Memorial University of Newfoundland | November 8, 2006
Newfoundland and Labrador’s lieutenant-governor will be the keynote speaker at the second annual Affinity Newfoundland and Labrador Dinner scheduled to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Marriott Yorkville in Toronto....[continue]
Six York profs in the running for TVO's Best Lecturer 2007
York University | October 26, 2006
Six York professors have made the ‘top 30’ cut in TVOntario’s competition for Best Lecturer 2007.
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Orillia Community Gets Chance to Dialogue with Professors at Lakehead U
Lakehead University | October 24, 2006
The Orillia community is getting a chance to "meet the professors". The Lakehead University – Orillia Campus has launched the Meet the Professors Lecture Series this month. The second installation takes place this Thursday, October 26, at 7 p.m. at Heritage Place....[continue]
Memorial University of Newfoundland releases 2005-2006 President’s Report on DVD and web
Memorial University of Newfoundland | October 20, 2006
The same day as more than 500 students crossed the stage during Memorial’s fall convocation ceremonies in St. John’s, Dr. Axel Meisen officially released the 2005-2006 President’s Report and presented elements of this year’s report to those attending the ceremonies....[continue]
Student inventor competes for top prize
University of Toronto | October 18, 2006
Medical student has many talents...[continue]
UVic Awards 4 Honorary Degrees at Fall Convocation
University of Victoria | October 17, 2006
The University of Victoria will present four honorary degrees during fall convocation ceremonies next month. The recipients represent an eclectic mix of achievement in fields including science, Aboriginal language preservation and journalism....[continue]
New acting provost appointed
McMaster University | October 4, 2006
In my letter to you just over a week ago I promised to keep the campus community up to date about our plan to appoint an acting provost....[continue]
UNBF TO HOST CASTA CONFERENCE
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | October 3, 2006
Five internationally known and highly regarded researchers in the area of text analysis will highlight the 2006 Canadian Symposium on Text Analysis (CaSTA) being held at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton from Oct. 11 to 15....[continue]
UNBF to Honour Supreme Court Justice
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | September 29, 2006
The University of New Brunswick in Fredericton will honour a Supreme Court Justice at its 52nd Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 19....[continue]
Memorial University president visits Labrador
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 28, 2006
Dr. Axel Meisen, president and vice-chancellor of Memorial University, will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay on Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, to meet with community leaders and university stakeholders....[continue]
Why is our English so different from theirs?
Memorial University of Newfoundland | September 21, 2006
Ever wonder why you might hear words like tabanask and ballicatter, and phrases like "John’s after telling me he’s leaving," in parts of this province, but not in London, England – or London, Ontario, for that matter?...[continue]
Breaking the mould
McMaster University | August 30, 2006
Humanities professor helps redefine undergraduate research models...[continue]
Berlin Principles on Ranking of Higher Education Institutions
Concordia University | August 29, 2006
Rankings and league tables of higher education institutions (HEIs) and programs are a global phenomenon....[continue]
Letter to Maclean's magazine
Concordia University | August 29, 2006
We regret to inform you that Concordia University will not participate in Maclean’s rankings exercise this year....[continue]
Concordia withdraws from Maclean’s University Survey
Concordia University | August 29, 2006
Concordia University has notified Maclean’s Magazine that it will not participate in the magazine’s university ranking survey this year....[continue]
Degree development is a labour of love for Malaspina faculty
Malaspina University College | August 23, 2006
Most students understand what it takes to get a degree. What does it take to give one?...[continue]
TRU teaches in Chile
Thompson Rivers University | August 14, 2006
What does Chilean government policy have to do with a Canadian university?...[continue]
Brock Teaching English as a Subsequent Language (TESL) program receives professional recognition
Brock University | August 1, 2006
The Department of Applied Linguistics at Brock has been granted a two-year renewal of recognition, the maximum length granted, of its TESL (Teachers of English as a Subsequent Language) education programs at the undergraduate level from TESL Ontario....[continue]
UPEI Professor Appointed Scholar-in-Residence for Official Languages
University of Prince Edward Island | July 27, 2006
The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) has recognized Dr. Miles Turnbull’s expertise in French as a second language education (FSL)....[continue]
Eight York profs vie for TVO's Best Lecturer 2007
York University | July 26, 2006
Producers of "Big Ideas" have selected political science Prof. Olivier Courteaux; humanities Prof. Andrea Davis; theatre Prof. Robert Fothergill; law Prof. Allan Hutchinson; education Prof. Heather Lotherington; political science Prof. Stephen Newman; biology Prof. Mark Vicari; and law Prof. Alan Young. They are among 71 chosen from 155 eligible candidates nominated by students and alumni of 19 Ontario colleges and universities....[continue]
UW holds major conference on German-speaking immigration around the world
University of Waterloo | July 12, 2006
Canada's most prominent area of German settlement -- Kitchener-Waterloo -- will host an unprecedented conference next month on the experiences of German-speaking immigrants around the world....[continue]
Acting Dean of Humanities appointed
McMaster University | June 21, 2006
A new acting dean has been appointed for the Faculty of Humanities. Bob McNutt will assume the position as of July 1 for a six-month term....[continue]
New dean of science and engineering at York U
York University | June 21, 2006
Nick Cercone has been named as the next dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at York University....[continue]
Researchers at York receive $3 million from SSHRC
York University | June 15, 2006
York university researchers have been awarded almost $3 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)....[continue]
High school students can Go Global at Mount A this summer!
Mount Allison University | June 14, 2006
Mount Allison University is pleased to offer a new exciting summer camp for high school students....[continue]
Convocation celebrates best of the Class of 2006
Brock University | June 5, 2006
The best of the Class of 2006 will be recognized as part of Brock's Spring Convocation, June 5 to 9, where an estimated 3,135 students are expected to receive their degrees, the largest number of degrees conferred at any one convocation in the University's 42-year history....[continue]
UVic Grads: Leaders Among the Class of 2006
University of Victoria | June 1, 2006
The University of Victoria will confer 2,965 degrees, diplomas and certificates during Spring Convocation ceremonies, June 6-9 in the University Centre Farquhar Auditorium. Ceremonies will begin daily at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m....[continue]
Convocation celebrates best of the Class of 2006
Brock University | June 1, 2006
The best of the Class of 2006 will be recognized as part of Brock's Spring Convocation, June 5 to 9, where an estimated 3,135 students are expected to receive their degrees, the largest number of degrees conferred at any one convocation in the University's 42-year history....[continue]
UVic to Present Academic Medals at Convocation
University of Victoria | May 30, 2006
The University of Victoria will recognize its highest achieving students among the Class of 2006—in subjects from genetics to intellectual property law—during Spring Convocation ceremonies June 6-9....[continue]
The use of French across Canada to be explored at Queen’s University
Queen's University | May 30, 2006
The evolution of French in Canada, how Franco-Ontarian teenagers talk, and French in Alberta are amongst the topics being discussed at Queen’s University June 5-8....[continue]
Mixing it up at Mount A
Mount Allison University | May 26, 2006
Although only 22 years old, Rachelle Freake exudes the grace and maturity of someone with many degrees and years of experience behind her....[continue]
Mixing it up at Mount A
Mount Allison University | May 26, 2006
Although only 22 years old, Rachelle Freake exudes the grace and maturity of someone with many degrees and years of experience behind her....[continue]
Faculty teaching, research achievements celebrated
University of Toronto | May 25, 2006
Group includes inaugural members of Teaching Academy...[continue]
Faculty teaching, research achievements celebrated
University of Toronto | May 25, 2006
Group includes inaugural members of Teaching Academy...[continue]
Spring Convocation follows SFU Open House celebration
Simon Fraser University | May 24, 2006
Simon Fraser University has a lot to celebrate in June — from its 40th anniversary Open House on June 3 to spring Convocation on June 7, 8 and 9....[continue]
Spring Convocation follows SFU Open House celebration
Simon Fraser University | May 24, 2006
Simon Fraser University has a lot to celebrate in June — from its 40th anniversary Open House on June 3 to spring Convocation on June 7, 8 and 9....[continue]
Bacchus Interdisciplinary Wine Conference set for 2007
Brock University | May 18, 2006
Brock University will be host to the Third International Interdisciplinary Wine Conference, "Bacchus at Brock," from June 7 - 9, 2007....[continue]
U of S Spring Convocation Ceremonies Held May 23 - 25
University of Saskatchewan | May 18, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,800 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation May 23-25 at TCU Place (formerly the Centennial Auditorium) in Saskatoon....[continue]
