Second Language Studies (SLS) is an interdisciplinary field that addresses the learning, teaching, and use of second (or multiple) languages from educational, linguistic, psychological, sociological, and anthropological perspectives. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are relevant to students interested in ESL and TESOL. Our programs also go well beyond those areas and include teaching and researching languages other than English.

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NEWS & EVENTS

SLS PHD Alumna Bethany Schwartz Publishes Pidgin Article

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SLS PhD alumna Dr. Bethany Schwartz recently published an article related to Pidgin titled, “We Pau?”: Culturally Responsive Language Assessment of Pidgin (Hawaiʻi…

Lee Tonouchi: AAAL Distinguished Public Service Scholar Award

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Lee “Da Pidgin Guerilla” Tonouchi, author and Pidgin activist, recently received the 2023 AAAL Distinguished Public Service Scholar Award, nominated by Dr.…

SLS Faculty Dr. Betsy Gilliland: Plenary Talk at Hawai’i TESOL Conference

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Dr. Betsy Gilliland gave the plenary talk “Innovating Pedagogy and Practice Through Action Research” at Hawai’i TESOL Conference this past Saturday at…