Dr. Étienne Marie Lassi

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Biography

Étienne-Marie Lassi is a Professor in French Studies at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Francophone literature and cinema. His research interests encompass a variety of areas including French language, Francophone literature, and cinema. Lassi's ongoing projects focus on posthumanism, exploring the interactions between humans and non-humans through the lenses of African literature and culture. He examines cultural expressions within the framework of African social imaginaries and popular literature. Lassi's academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Francophone literature and cinema from the University of Ottawa, an MA in Francophone African literature from the University of Calgary, and a Licence in bilingual studies from the University of Yaoundé. He is actively involved in teaching, offering courses on Francophone literatures from Africa and the Caribbean, African cinema, and postcolonial francophone literature. Lassi has received recognition for his research, including the Falconer Emerging Researcher Award in the Humanities Category in 2016.

Research Interests

Francophone African Literature Cinema Film Adaptation Novelization Postcolonial Theories Literature and Environment Literature and Popular Cultures

Courses

FREN 1200 - French 1 FREN 2770 - Francophone Literatures of Africa and the Caribbean FREN 2820 - African Cinema (Biopic History Cinema) FREN 2910 - Written Expression 1 FREN 3840 / FREN 7580 - African Urban Novel FREN 3920 - Major Issues in Postcolonial Francophone Literature FREN 7580 - Francophone Literature and Ecology

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.