Dr. Banafsheh Karamifar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Banafsheh Karamifar is an Assistant Professor of Linguistics with significant experience in teaching at universities in both France and Canada. She holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Paris 10 and a post-doctoral degree in Media Communication from the University of Ottawa. Her teaching encompasses a range of subjects including French writing, grammar, phonetics, phonology, syntax, and language learning integration within technology education. Karamifar's interdisciplinary research focuses on meaning-making, female identities, and cross-cultural discourses. She has led numerous research projects examining the impact of digital tools on language education, particularly with regard to emerging technologies and plurality. In her current role, she investigates the intersections of multimodal learning, artificial intelligence in language learning, higher education, adaptive learning, and inclusion. Karamifar's research aims to preserve minority cultures while balancing the challenges of technological innovation with community, environmental, and democratic needs. She is an active participant in national and international conferences, where she publishes and presents her work.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History