Dr. Sophia Bello

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sophia Bello holds a PhD in French Linguistics from the University of Toronto. She teaches French language and linguistics courses at various levels and has a keen interest in applied linguistics and pedagogy for French as a second language (FSL). Her main teaching and research interests revolve around the exploration of active learning strategies and the integration of digital tools in language learning. She adopts a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) approach, examining the effectiveness of her courses while seeking to modify and redevelop her teaching practices, emphasizing peer cooperation and learner autonomy.

Research Interests

French Language French Linguistics Active Learning Artificial Intelligence Language Learning Community-Engaged Learning Digital Pedagogy Experiential Learning French Language Acquisition French Language Teaching

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of intent
  • Writing sample
  • Curriculum Vitae
Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology