State-society relations at the margins: Control and Resistance in Turkey’s borderlands (1990-2004 and 2004-present)

There is a controversial relationship between the levels of democratization and violence. Although it is assumed that more democratic a country becomes less violence occurs, there are some counterarguments (Tezcur 2009). This project is an attempt to test the viability of whether democracy leads pacification. We will compare two time periods to evaluate the impacts […]

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Comparisons: Learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) in a Dominantly Non-English vs. a Dominantly English Speaking Culture

This research project will capture and analyze various aspects of the authentic Chinese education culture in the grade school English language learning environment, namely, the selected décor and physical layout of the classroom; the relationships between a student and his or her teacher and his or her peers; the resources and methods used to enhance […]

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Cultural Assimilation Through Language Acquisition: How Much of a Foreign Culture is Absorbed When Learning a New Language?

This project will observe Southwest University students, some of which are planning to participate in the Reciprocal Learning Program, in order to find out how information about English and Canadian culture is being learned through Reciprocal Learning Program interactions. This research project will seek to find out how much cultural information is learned through current […]

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Language immersion in ESL and EFL classes

The purpose of the study is to explore the similarities and differences between both Canadian and Chinese education systems in terms of language and culture. This particular study will focus on the impact that language immersion has on the learning of the English language. The impact of immersion will be explored via English as a […]

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Tools of English Literacy in China

The proposed research at hand is to observe English Literacy being taught to Chinese English Language Learners. Criteria to be considered are what is being taught, how it’s being taught, and assess the skills being developed and retained. The results will be compared to determine which teaching methods are most dominant.

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An emerging power: Brazilian South-South Cooperation in Mozambique and Haiti

This project considers how the rise of Brazil to global power status has changed its foreign policy direction, especially with regards to how it engages with other developing nations. In particular, this study considers how emerging powers like Brazil have dramatically increased the development assistance – what they call South-South Cooperation – they have provided […]

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Création d’un parc d’eau-vive à Montréal

L’idée est de penser un projet de construction utilisant les technologies appliquées afin de reproduire artificiellement les propriétés naturelles d’une rivière. Aussi exceptionnel que cela peut paraître, garantir un lieu de pratique viable pour des sports comme le canoë-kayak de slalom, de freestyle et de descente, le canoë-polo, le rafting, le surf, ou bien la […]

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IMMERSe: the interactive and multi-modal experience research syndicate

The purpose of this project is to provide insight into how game-based learning can be used to motivate positive workplace behaviour and learning over time. The intern will work with an established industry partner that has deployed a game-based learning platform for the workplace, and analyze user performance and motivation data that the industry partner […]

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Comparing teaching approaches used in EFL classrooms in China vs. ESL in Canada

The purpose of this research project is to physically observe, take notes, and study the structure in which teachers teach English as a Foreign Language in Chinese classrooms. The data collected will be compared and contrasted with methods utilized by English as a Second Language teachers in Canadian classrooms. By comparing and contrasting both classrooms, […]

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