Marie-Josée Vignola holds a Bachelor of Education, with a specialization in teaching French as a second language (FSL) (McGill University), a Master of Arts in French Linguistics (Queen's University), and a Doctorate in Education (University of Ottawa). Her teaching and research focus on the didactics of French as a second language. She is interested in FSL teacher education, as well as in French immersion and core French programs. She established the Marie-Josée Vignola Excellence in Education Scholarship in support of graduates of the Second Language (SLT) teaching program who enroll in the Faculty's Teacher Education or Formation à l'enseignement programs.
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