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Keep up to date with most recent news and events of the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) on subjects related to excellence in language pedagogy.
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
OLBI Journal vol. 13 now available
The OLBI Journal team is pleased to announce the publication of volume 13, From Linguistic Insecurity to Security: Complexity and Diversity of Context…
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies
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Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute
Call for applications: Research Chairs OLBI at Faculty of Arts
The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute and the Faculty of Arts are announcing two internal research chairs:
APTPUO Award
APTPUO Award
Reza Farzi, Ph.D. receives the Geraldine Arbach Dedicated Service Award | APTPU…
Reza Farzi, who is a Level IV language teacher and interim assistant director of the OLBI, has received the Geraldine Arbach Dedicated Service Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions as treasurer on the APTPUO board of directors for eight years.
Teaching French as a second language
Teaching French as a second language
Teaching French as a second language: It’s about innovation
During the pandemic, between 2020 and 2023, members of three Canadian universities took part in a project to determine strategies to maximize the success of new French as a second language (FSL) teachers across the country.
Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones d'Ottawa
Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophones d'Ottawa
The Francophonie of the future must be a primary tool for cooperation
During the pandemic, new borders were created, nationalism emerged and a digital culture was established that was useful but threatening to those who were not prepared. However, this ordeal has brought to light the great strength of the Francophonie: solidarity in diversity. In this post-Covid era, the Groupe des Ambassadeurs Francophone suggest that we build on this strength to move the Francophonie into the future, by reinforcing the use and teaching of French, defending linguistic and cultural diversity, and working for peace and democracy.
Mar 12
Making your bilingualism count: career and job search essentials
No matter the job or industry you are in, the need to communicate effectively is crucial. Being bilingual (or a polyglot!) gives you the opportunity t…
Mar 14
Documentary premiere: Le dernier Canadien français
Isabelle Corriveau and Pascal Justin Boyer are alumni of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa. Working in the television industry, they con…
Mar 18
Francophonie excentrique: Un chassé-croisé artistique! (in French with bilingual Q&A)
Celebrate the rich diversity of the French-speaking arts world! To mark the Mois de la Francophonie, OLBI is pleased to invite you to a culture-filled…
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