Dr. Jeffrey Steele

Professor

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Biography

Jeffrey Steele is a professor specializing in French Studies within the Department of Language Studies. He received his PhD in Linguistics from McGill University and holds an MA in French Linguistics from Queen’s University, along with a BA Hons in French from the University of Manitoba. Steele's research focuses on second language acquisition, particularly in the areas of laboratory phonology, language assessment, and bilingual literacy. He is passionate about language and has cultivated a specific interest in French phonetics and phonology. Steele has contributed to the academic community through various publications, including books and articles on segmental phonology and bilingualism. Notably, he has been involved in significant studies funded by SSHRC related to reading comprehension in bilingual children. His commitment to education is reflected in the courses he teaches, which emphasize French Language Skills and Second Language Learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Toronto • Mississauga

Teaching and researching in the field of French studies, focusing on linguistic and pedagogical aspects of language acquisition.

Courses

FRE180 (French Language Skills Learning Strategies University Study) FRE272 (A Linguistic Introduction French Language) FRE389 (Individual Differences Language Acquisition) CTL3010 (Second Language Learning)

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology