Articles tagged with: applied linguistics

FACULTY FOCUS: Lynn Dempsey bonds with her children — and her research — through reading

Tuesday, March 09, 2021 | by Maryanne St. Denis

Note: Faculty Focus is a monthly series that highlights faculty whose compelling passions, innovative ideas and various areas of expertise ... Full story
World Hearing Day spotlights one of the fastest growing chronic conditions facing Canadians

Tuesday, March 02, 2021 | by Amanda Bishop

Even in high school, Makenna Williams knew she wanted to study hearing in university. Faced with hearing loss herself and ... Full story
Applied Linguistics and Psychology students welcome the world at online conference

Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | by Amanda Bishop

Last month, researchers from Oxford, Cambridge, Yale and many more of the world’s most esteemed labs and institutions received ... Full story
Linguistics research explores effective teaching methods for ESL students

Wednesday, November 04, 2020 | by Cathy Majtenyi

To most native English speakers, using “the,” “an,” and “a” in sentences is instinctual, like breathing or blinking. But many ... Full story
New skills program welcomes thousands of students

Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | by Douglas Hunt

As almost all Brock University students settle into the routine of learning online, many have taken extra steps to ensure ... Full story
Brock researchers, students awarded more than $1.1 million in SSHRC funding

Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | by Cathy Majtenyi

It’s all in the way you say it. When learning a second language, knowing the words isn’t enough; ... Full story
Soon-to-be grads reflect during Speech and Hearing Month

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | by Amanda Bishop

Each May, Speech-Language and Audiology Canada (SAC) raises awareness about good communication health during Speech and Hearing Month. This year’... Full story
Travelling conference in Pakistan rewarding for linguistics prof

Tuesday, December 04, 2018 | by Jeannie Mackintosh

A recent conference in Pakistan allowed Applied Linguistics Professor Ron Thomson to share insight into issues of language and identity, ... Full story
New book sheds light on the politics of pronunciation

Wednesday, May 09, 2018 | by Amanda Bishop

You say to-may-to, I say to-mah-to, but which one is correct? In his latest book, Professor Ron Thomson of the ... Full story
Linguistics, neuroscience and cognitive psychology come together in Brock lab

Thursday, April 05, 2018 | by Amanda Bishop

As Brock prepares to welcome prospective students curious about where their studies might take them, the Dwivedi Brain and Language ... Full story