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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
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…
SLS Gets Students Ready for Faculty-Sponsored Study Tours
The SLS Summer Abroad Pre-Departure Meeting brought together students preparing to go abroad during the Summer of 2025. Participants connected with fellow…
Sera Chun wins Professor Jack Bilmes Endowed Award
PhD Student Sera Chun has won the 2025 Professor Jack Bilmes Endowed Award for her work on her dissertation titled “Second language…
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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.