Dr. François Poiré

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Biography

François Poiré specializes in French linguistics, focusing on phonetics and sociophonetics as well as prosodic phonology. He has a rich background in second language teaching and ongoing research that includes the phonetics of dubbing in French, vowel fusion in clitic groups, and the acoustic properties of clitic elements in French. His work has contributed significantly to discussions on stylistic markers in media, exemplified in his analysis of TV shows dubbed in Quebec and France. Additionally, he has explored accentual realization of function words in various speech styles of French, producing valuable insights for linguistic studies. Poiré's academic contributions encompass a range of collaborative projects and publications, advocating for the nuanced understanding of language varieties within the Francophone community. He holds a Ph.D. from Université du Québec à Montréal, obtained in 1999, and remains an active figure in linguistic research and education.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western 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
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.