Dr. Naomi Francis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Naomi Francis is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on how meaning is constructed in discourse, exploring concepts such as at-issue versus not-at-issue meaning and their interactions with polarity, modality, focus, and presupposition. She employs multi-modal strategies for discourse management and has previously worked in articulatory phonetics. In addition to her linguistic research, Naomi has personal interests in knitting, fencing, and baking. Her work is characterized by a dedication to understanding the intricate dynamics of meaning and communication in language use.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Ottawa

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Honours BA in History or equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Department of History