Monique Attrux is a doctoral student in the English program at York University. Her research centers on the intricate interplay between language, ethnic identity, and literary production in Chinese Canadian literature. She is deeply passionate about exploring how language shapes and reflects ethnic identities in the realm of literature.

Her academic journey has been enriched by the generous support of the York Entrance Scholarship (2020), Vivienne Poy Hakka Research Award (2020), the Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2021), the SSHRC Joseph-Arman Bombardier Canadian Graduate Scholarship (2022), the Canada-China Initiatives Fund (2022), and the Clara Thomas Scholarship in Canadian Studies (2023).

Before embarking on her doctoral journey, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and linguistics from the University of Hong Kong in 2017. She further honed her scholarly skills by completing her Master of Arts in English at York University in 2019.

Teaching is not just a profession for Monique; it’s a passion. She firmly believes that education is a cornerstone of personal growth and societal transformation, not only for students but also for educators. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that education has the potential to shape lives and perspectives. To that end, her teaching style blends the roles of coach and facilitator, aiming to empower students to understand literature and to engage with it actively and critically.

Email address: moniqueattrux@gmail.com