Dr. Jaffer Sheyholislami

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Biography

Jaffer Sheyholislami is a professor specializing in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies at Carleton University's School of Linguistics and Language Studies. His academic focus includes critical discourse studies, examining media discourse, online discourse, political discourse, and how language intersects with identity, gender, nationalism, and ethnicity. With a comprehensive background in sociolinguistics, he studies language variation, identity, language attitudes, and language policy in contexts like heritage languages and linguistic rights. A former radio broadcaster in Iran, he has earned degrees including a PhD from Carleton and a Master's in Library Information Science from Fanshawe College, Ontario. Sheyholislami's research integrates systemic functional linguistics within critical discourse analysis, particularly related to Kurdish new media and identity formation. His contributions include a monograph and publications in peer-reviewed journals across multiple continents, reflecting a vast, interdisciplinary approach to language and educational policy.

Research Interests

Critical Discourse Analysis Sociolinguistics Language Policy Planning Language Identity Heritage Languages Kurdish Language Linguistics

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

School of Linguistics and Language Studies, Carleton University • Ottawa, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies.

Courses

Introduction to Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies Language Matters: Introduction Analysis of Written Language Use Language, Ideology and Power Sociolinguistics Sociolinguistics English as a Global Language Research Theory and Academic Writing Systemic Functional Linguistics Directions in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies Inquiry Strategies in Applied Linguistics & Discourse Studies Systemic Functional Linguistics Language Policy Planning Critical Discourse Analysis Research Theory and Academic Writing Tutorial Special Topics in Written Discourse/Literacies

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.