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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.
What does multilingualism look like on O‘ahu?
NEWS & EVENTS
Five SLS Professors among Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide
Five professors from the Department of Second Language Studies are among the top 2% of scientists in the world, according to Stanford…
Campus Huaka‘i co-founded by Dr. Christina Higgins featured in UH News
The Campus Huaka‘i, a campus tour focused on the Hawaiian history and ʻili ʻāina (land divisions), was featured in UH News in…
Dr. Betsy Gilliland wins CALL Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Betsy Gilliland has been awarded the CALL Award for Excellence in Teaching! She was recognized in the Spring 2025 issue of…
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Moore Hall
The Department of Second Language Studies Office is located on the fifth floor of Moore Hall at UH-Manoa.