ROBERT GIBSON received his Ph.D. in Linguistics from the University of Hawai'i and was Chair of the Department of Second Language Studies from 2003-2006. Prior to joining the Department of Second Language Studies he was Interim Dean of the College of Continuing Education and Community Service at the University of Hawaii.
Dr. Gibson's specialties include second language methodology, bilingual education, ESL/EFL program administration, English phonology, and Palauan language studies. He has taught ESL at all levels from elementary through adults and has administered a number of language programs. He is the undergraduate advisor for the BA in Liberal Studies/ESL program.
In his other incarnation, Bob sings bass in the Sounds of Aloha Barbershop Chorus, which meets at the Ala Wai Golf Course each Thursday at 7:00 PM.
updated June 3, 2004
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