Dr. Alla Nedashkivska

Professor

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Biography

Professor Alla Nedashkivska specializes in Slavic Linguistics and Applied Linguistics at the University of Alberta, where she has been teaching since 1999. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Slavic Philology from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv and completed her Master’s and Ph.D. in Slavic Linguistics at the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout her career, she has engaged in various roles, including Interim Chair and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies. She has been involved in significant research related to language pedagogy, focusing on bilingualism and language attitudes in Ukrainian and Slavic contexts. Notable contributions include textbooks such as the open-access 'Ukrainian for Professional Communication' and 'Ukrainian Living Culture', which won various awards for excellence in language pedagogy. Her teaching encompasses all levels of Ukrainian language courses, emphasizing contemporary issues in language studies. Additionally, she actively promotes support initiatives for Ukrainian scholars affected by recent geopolitical events, demonstrating her dedication to both academic excellence and community engagement.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teaching Ukrainian language and linguistics courses, supervising graduate students, and conducting research in Slavic linguistics.

Awards

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Faculty of Arts Undergraduate Teaching Award

2008-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Post-Secondary Teaching

2019-01-01

Courses

MLCS 799 - Candidacy Colloquium UKR 112 - Beginners' Ukrainian II UKR 212 - Intermediate Ukrainian II UKR 499 - Special Topics

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management