As 2010 comes to a close, we take a look back to celebrate the professional pursuits of English department faculty this year—publications, book reviews, conference papers, conference panels, and work in professional organizations. Articles Hiramatsu, Kazuko, Keli Rulf, and Samuel Epstein. “When Knowledge Causes Failure: The Extension of Novel Adjectives and the Interpretation of ‘One.’” Lingua 120.5
Winter 2011 Capstone Seminar: Hurston & Wright
Are you thinking about enrolling in English 400-01 (Capstone Seminar: Zora Neale Hurston & Richard Wright) in Winter 2011 but haven’t done so yet? If you’re interested in the course, please don’t delay in registering. The English Department has to decide whether to cut this and other courses with low enrollments by Friday, December 17, 2010.
M.A. Student Andrew Mitin on his success in the Grad Program:
When I was accepted to the University of Michigan-Flint I knew that I would take advantage of the thesis option. I had imagined writing at length about a novel that I cared deeply for and when I signed up for Methods with Dr. Foster that dream began to take shape. Since I first read it
Academic Showcase 2010
I represented the department at last year’s Academic Showcase, so I was eager this year to make it a success rather than just a learning experience. This was achieved within the first thirty minutes of setting up the English table. In that short amount of time, I encountered more interested students than during last year’s
New Bohemian Society
The New Bohemian Society is in search of creative souls who are looking to share their ideas. Any type of artist or creator–of painting, writing, interpretive dance, etc.–is welcome. Community members are also welcome. The group meets on Thursdays at 4:00 pm in French Hall Rm. 333 301. Questions? Please contact the president of the
Linguistics Conference Grant
Congratulations to Kazuko Hiramatsu, Associate Professor of English, who recently received a grant from the University of Michigan Office of the Vice President for Research to host the 40th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Linguistic Society here at UM-Flint. The Michigan Linguistics Society meeting is an annual peer-reviewed conference that brings together students and faculty from
Faculty news
Two faculty members in our department have been profiled recently. Read about Dr. Mary Jo Kietzman’s cross-cultural online book club with her former students from Kazakhstan here. Read about interim Teaching Center for Learning and Teaching director Jan Worth-Nelson’s experiences in the Peace Corps here.
Study Habits Revisited
Welcome back! Here’s a link to a NY Times article from this week about some studies that challenge what we know about good study habits. Take a look here and let us know what you think in the comments section.
DARE almost done
After 45 years, the Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE) will most likely be finished next year. Read more about the project at the Wall Street Journal here and learn what a “potsy”, “upscuddle” and “bubbler” are. Check out the DARE project webpage too.
Blog on African American English
Here’s a great resource from linguist Dr. Renee Blake and her students at NYU. Check out their blog here.