The Modern Language Centre addresses a broad spectrum of theoretical and practical issues related to second and minority language teaching and learning. Since its founding in 1968, the quality and range of the Centre's graduate studies programs, research and development projects and field and dissemination services have brought it both national and international recognition. Our work focuses on curriculum, instruction, and policies for education in second, foreign, and minority languages, particularly in reference to English and French in Canada but also other languages and settings -- including studies of language learning, methodology and organization of classroom instruction, language education policies, student and program evaluation, teacher development, as well as issues related to bilingualism, multilingualism, cultural diversity, and literacy.

TDSB Celebrating Linguistic Diversity Conference 2010

Co-sponsored by the Modern Language Centre: April 29th and 30th at OISE/UT Click here for more information.

An Honorary Announcement...

Professor Alister Cumming, Head of the Modern Language Centre, received an honorary doctorate, Honoris Causa, from the University of Copenhagen.  Queen Margrethe II of Denmark presided over the ceremony on November 12, which was webcast from the University of Copenhagen at: http://nyheder.ku.dk/alle_nyheder/2009/2009.11/aarsfest2009/

Congratulations Professor Cumming!!