Dr. Irene Blayer

Professor

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Biography

Irene Maria F. Blayer is a full professor at Brock University in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Toronto, where her research focused on Romance Linguistics, and she has completed post-doctoral studies in Linguistics at the Linguistic Institute of America, Ohio State University. Her research interests encompass a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches, including comparative Romance linguistics, linguistic ethnography, intercultural concepts, and diaspora studies. She is particularly invested in investigating narrative discourse in immigrant texts and identity construction. Blayer has been involved in various interdisciplinary projects, collaborating with colleagues across Europe, Brazil, and the United States. She has contributed significantly to her field through numerous research grants and has served as a founding joint-editor of the InterDISCIPLINARY Journal of Portuguese Diaspora Studies since 2012, as well as a joint-editor of a book series on Interdisciplinary Studies in Diasporas since 2015. Blayer's teaching engages areas such as historical comparative Romance linguistics, dialectology, and translation applications, reflecting her commitment to both academic and community engagement in diasporic research.

Research Interests

Romance Linguistics Linguistic Ethnography Intercultural Concepts Text Linguistics Diaspora Studies Immigrant Narrative Discourse Identity Construction Storytelling Orality Literary Speech

Experience

Full Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Brock University • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Professor in the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures, teaching various courses related to Romance linguistics and diaspora studies.

Associate Professor

1999-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Brock University • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Taught courses in Romance linguistics and contributed to various scholarly activities.

Assistant Professor

1995-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Brock University • St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

Started her academic career at Brock University, focusing on teaching and research in linguistics.

Awards

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Visiting Scholar

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Honorary Member

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Professional Merit Commendation

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Academia/Education Excellence Award

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Professional Excellence Award

Requirements for Brock University

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:88
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a related field Satisfactory academic standing
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two electronic reference reports
  • Statement of Intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to the general Graduate Studies standard for departments such as English Language and Literature, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.