Dr. Tamara Sorenson Duncan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tamara Sorenson Duncan is an Associate Professor at Carleton University, specializing in Linguistics. Her research program focuses on language literacy development among diverse populations, particularly children from immigrant and refugee backgrounds, as well as those with developmental language disorders or autism spectrum disorders. Sorenson Duncan's recent work has highlighted the educational experiences and language acquisition challenges faced by these groups. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with various researchers and institutions, contributing to important findings in the field of linguistics and special education. She has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta and extensive teaching experience, including courses on language acquisition and speech-language pathology. Sorenson Duncan is actively involved in supervising student research theses and projects, supporting the next generation of scholars in her field.

Research Interests

Courses

ALDS/LING 2604 ALDS/LING 3604 LING 4604: Practicum Speech Language Pathology

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.