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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
PhD Student Kristen Urada Featured in UH Foundation Article
We are happy to share that Kristen Urada, a PhD candidate in the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of…
PhD Student Ayano Kawasaki Published in TESOL Quarterly
We are excited to share that Ayano Kawasaki, a PhD candidate in the Department of Second Language Studies at the University of…
SLS PhD Students Receive Elizabeth Spann Award for Research on L2 English Overpassivization
Congratulations to Ayoung Chung (PhD student, group leader) and Joonhee Kim (PhD student) for receiving the Elizabeth Spann Award in the amount…
Visit Us
Moore Hall
The Department of Second Language Studies Office is located on the fifth floor of Moore Hall at UH-Manoa.