Professor Dr. Alla Nedashkivska

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.

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