Dr. Katherine Rehner

Professor

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Biography

Katherine Rehner is a professor in the Department of Language Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Her academic interests lie in educational sociolinguistics and the development of sociolinguistic competence among French language speakers. Her work emphasizes authentic oral discourse and aims to enhance language learners' confidence and proficiency through CEFR-informed teaching methods. Katherine is particularly focused on the sociolinguistic aspects of language education and cross-cultural communication. In addition to her research interests, she actively participates in various educational initiatives aimed at improving language teaching practices. Katherine has published extensively, contributing to both books and academic journals in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON, Canada

Teaching courses in linguistics and language education, supervising graduate students, and conducting research in educational sociolinguistics.

Awards

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Ministry of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence (Nominated)

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University of Toronto Mississauga Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

LIN380/LTL380 (Theoretical Issues in Language Teaching and Learning) LIN456/LTL456 (Sociolinguistics in Language Teaching and Learning) CTL3007 (Discourse Analysis)

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