La question des anglicismes en milieu bilingue se comprend, mais peut être difficile à cerner. Les anglicismes qui représentent des mots anglais prononcés à l’anglaise sont faciles à cibler et à éliminer. Le problème, ce sont les faux-amis, ces mots
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The sun shines through the large windows of the office, beaming off her solid wood desk and showcasing the intricate aboriginal art that hangs from it. The walls are covered in books, a reflection of who she is as linguist,
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In commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) and the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Ottawa, along with the Office of the Commissioner of
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On Monday, January 14, the University of Ottawa signed an agreement with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) that will create unique international opportunities for Faculty of Social Sciences students. The agreement — signed by Li Jin, BFSU vice-president, Mona Nemer,
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Did you know that the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) offers courses and services to uOttawa professors? The OLBI provides many courses in French or English as a second language, along with services specifically geared to faculty members. OLBI
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The University of Ottawa has lost one of its founders and strongest pillars, Father Roger Guindon, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Our entire university community mourns the loss of this passionate and devoted man who led
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The Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute (OLBI) announces that it will offer its first graduate program, the Master of Arts in Bilingualism Studies, as of Fall 2013 (subject to funding approval by the Ontario government). As the first program of
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The University of Ottawa Press (UOP) launched its most recent lineup of publications in the company of a hundred guests at an event in Desmarais on the evening of October 3. Since its last launch in October 2011, UOP has
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Name: Michel Guilbeault, Title: Director, Faculty: Housing Service, What inspires you the most about your work? Contributing to the development—both personal and professional—of our team members. Delivering top-quality services to our students and clients. Promoting a work environment where teamwork is part of
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The Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean has been appointed grand témoin de la Francophonie for the London 2012 Olympic Games by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). The uOttawa chancellor will attend the Games in August to ensure that French,
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