About
Flora is a master’s student in French Studies. She received her BA degree in French Language, Literatures, and Cultures from UBC, where she developed a deep interest in the relationship between language, race, and identity. Having been born in China and raised in Canada, Flora has experienced diverse linguistic and cultural environments, which inspired her curiosity about how language mediates understanding across borders. Her current work explores how racial and gender backgrounds influence individuals’ linguistic identities and shape their experiences of communication and belonging.
In her free time, Flora enjoys traveling and learning about different cultures and histories. She is passionate about literature, especially French works from the nineteenth century.
Research
Interests
- Linguistic identity
- Language, race and ethnicity
- Language and culture
- Language and gender
- Linguistic insecurity
Graduate Supervision
Graduate supervisor: Dr. Marie-Eve Bouchard