Les cours à distance : un défi supplémentaire pour les cours de langue?
Français English Comme beaucoup d'autres universités en Ontario, l'Université Wilfrid Laurier continue d’offrir des cours à distance depuis le 13 mars 2020, à...
Being unapologetically “that bitch”
Over Thanksgiving, my dad’s side of the family sat down around the cottage dining room table and we got into a couple of heated conversations (actually, it was mainly my dad...
Bilingualism Matters research centre opens at Laurier as the first of the network in Canada
Laurier has announced that they will be joining a network of many other institutions by launching a Bilingualism Matters research and service centre, located in the newly...
When common figures of speech become inappropriate
Looking for the right words to express your frustration at your third midterm this week Stressed about the latest essay proposal and don’t know how to properly complain We...
Exploring the origin and utility of slang
Do you ever find yourself unable to convey the message you want without the use of slang Perhaps your elongated “yaaaas” is justified, and your incessant use of...
The priorities of civil discussion
Evaluating discussions of human progress with tolerance, diversity and equality: When do concerns of offending people and political correctness dilute dialogue over societal issues?