Dr. Émilie Urbain

Associate Professor

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Biography

Émilie Urbain joined the Department of French at Carleton University in January 2018 and became an associate professor in 2021. As of July 2025, she is the Chair of the Department of French. Her PhD dissertation focused on the history of language ideologies in Louisiana French newspapers from 1861-2010. Urbain's primary research projects explore the intersection of language, nationalism, and colonialism in Acadia, particularly in New Brunswick. She received several SSHRC grants to support her research, including one for a project studying the role of discourses about Indigenous peoples in Acadian nationalism. Her recent work emphasizes sociolinguistics, multilingualism, and language ideologies. She teaches courses such as FREN 3414A Sociolinguistics in French. Urbain has edited and contributed to various books and publications, focusing on linguistic minorities and the social implications of language.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in sociolinguistics and language ideologies.

Courses

FREN 3414A Sociolinguistique du français

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.