Dr. Marie Eve Bouchard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marie-Eve Bouchard is an Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia in the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistics from New York University and is specialized in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology. Her research primarily focuses on sociolinguistic dynamics, particularly the emerging variety of Portuguese spoken in São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as varieties of Canadian French. Bouchard has been investigating language attitudes, linguistic security, and the effects of migration and diaspora on language identity. Her current projects include examining the use of English-origin verbs in Quebec French and understanding language variation in the context of minority Francophone communities in Canada. Bouchard is also actively supervising graduate students in her field and has published numerous articles in leading linguistics journals, contributing significantly to the discourse on language ideologies and contact. Bouchard's work highlights the complex interactions between language, identity, and cultural expression.

Research Interests

Awards

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Anthony Lodge Journal French Language Studies Research Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.