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Research in Second Language Studies at Michigan State University

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 February 2013

Solène Inceoglu
Affiliation:
Le Anne Spino
Affiliation:
Ph.D. students, Second Language Studies, Michigan State [email protected]

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Since its inception seven years ago, Michigan State University's vibrant Second Language Studies (SLS) Program has grown quickly under the direction of Dr. Susan Gass. Thus far, twelve students have graduated from the program and now hold academic positions in various universities in the United States and elsewhere. In 2011, the department welcomed two new faculty members, Dr. Aline Godfroid and Dr. Bill VanPatten, making a total of eleven core faculty members, and in Spring 2012, Dr. Rod Ellis joined the department as affiliated faculty. The program currently includes 30 doctoral students working on a wide range of research topics.

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Research in Progress
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013

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