Specialties and Interests

• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• French Language and French and Francophone Cultures
• Linguistics and Sociolinguistics
• Onomastics
• Middle Ages Literature and History
• Classical Vocal Music: The Art Song and Opera

Programs and Research Projects

• I am interested in onomastics which is the study of names and naming. I am currently doing research on name change and identity redefinition from a symbolic interactionist perspective.

Courses Taught

• FRN 1000, 1001, 1002: Beginning French I, II & III
• ENG 3307: Introduction to Linguistics
• ENG 3306: English Grammar
• ENG 3304: English Language History
• ENG 3005: Teaching Reading and Writing
• COM 4010: Language, Culture and Society
• COM 1500: Intercultural Communication
• CMS 3700: Community Service

Selected Publications

• "Sheltered Instruction: An Introduction" in Notes on Literacy

Professional Activities

• TESOL
• CATESOL
• Delta Kappa Gamma International Society
• National Association of Teachers of Singing

Education

• BA French, Weber state College
• MA French, University of Utah
• MA Linguistics, University of Florida

Interests and Hobbies

• Classical Vocal Music: The Art Song and Opera
• Middle Ages Literature and History
• Tailoring
• Bread Making