Dr. Juvenal Ndayiragije

Associate Professor

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Biography

Juvenal Ndayiragije is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, focusing on minimalist theory, inflectional morphology, and syntactic variation. He has edited significant works such as "Traits et Interfaces" and "Ergativity: Emerging Issues". Ndayiragije's research includes contributions to various linguistics journals, addressing topics such as Haitian Creole, clausal structure in Fongbè, and syntactic phenomena in Bantu languages. He is known for his exploration of raising and control in linguistics, as well as for his extensive work on phase theory and ergativity. His scholarship has a strong emphasis on the intersection of syntax and phonology, particularly in the context of African languages. Throughout his career, he has published numerous journal articles and chapters, reflecting his continued engagement with contemporary linguistic debates and methodologies.

Research Interests

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