Dr. François Lareau

Associate Professor

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Biography

François Lareau received his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the Université de Montréal and Paris University. He has conducted research at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain, and the University of Stuttgart, Germany. His work predominantly focuses on automatic text generation and lexicology, particularly in describing and processing collocations. He operates mainly within the framework of polarized unification grammars and the Sens-Texte theory, while also researching the semantic-syntax interface in various linguistic formalities. He leads the OLST - Observatoire de linguistique Sens-Texte and supervises numerous master's and doctoral theses exploring topics such as lexical competence, verb handling, and multilingual text generation. Lareau's dedication to advancing linguistics continues through his involvement in various research projects aimed at augmenting the understanding of lexicons in human and machine interactions.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Université de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Teaching and researching in the field of Linguistics, focusing on automatic text generation and lexicology.

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.