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Immigrer et apprendre le fran莽ais 脿 l'猫re de l'intelligence artificielle : 茅tude interr茅gionale sur les enjeux de la francisation au Qu茅bec

Project Lead

Diane Querrien

Team Members

Caroline Dault

Cluster: ADTs for Immigrant Labour Market Integration and (Re)Training

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Objective 

This interregional research-action project investigates how budget instability, artificial intelligence, and learner plurilingualism impact adult French language education in Quebec. Combining empirical data and participatory methods, it aims to document the realities of 鈥渇rancisation鈥� in six regions and to co-develop an open-access repertoire of inclusive, AI-integrated pedagogical practices. The project brings together educational actors and researchers to better support adult immigrants learning French in diverse and evolving contexts.

The project seeks to understand and improve the conditions of French language learning for adult immigrants in Quebec by analyzing how systemic factors鈥攑ublic funding fluctuations, the rise of AI, and recognition of plurilingual repertoires鈥攁ffect educational practices. Through mixed-method research and co-construction with stakeholders, the project will generate a shared resource to enhance inclusive and effective teaching strategies across multiple regions.

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Research Question(s)

  1. How have public funding fluctuations affected French teaching and learning conditions in recent years?
  2. What are the uses and implications of AI in adult French language instruction?
  3. How is learner plurilingualism accounted for in current teaching practices, and with what impact?
  4. What inclusive practices can be identified and shared across regions to support effective and equitable francisation?
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Methodology

This mixed-method research-action project combines an online provincial survey, semi-structured interviews, and the collection of pedagogical materials. Quantitative data (SPSS) and qualitative data (NVivo) will be analyzed to identify patterns and contextual dynamics. A practitioner committee will guide the development of a digital repository of inclusive and AI-informed best practices, with regular consultation and iterative co-design. Six Quebec regions are involved, and student researchers from three academic levels will participate throughout.

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Status

The project is ongoing and currently in the data collection phase.

Expected completion date: March 2027

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Keywords

French as a second language; plurilingualism; Artificial Intelligence; language education; inclusion

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In the "ADTs for Immigrant Labour Market Integration and (Re)Training" Research Cluster

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