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William Spruiell, Ph.D.
William Spruiell, Ph.D.
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Position:
Associate Professor of English
Department:
English Language & Literature
Campus Address:
026 Anspach
Phone:
774-3680
Email:
sprui1wc@cmich.edu
Courses:
Old English
Intro. to Second Language Acquisition
Topics in English Linguistics
Pedagogic Grammar
Modern Grammar
History of English
English Grammar for Language Teachers
The Nature of Language
Science-Fiction and Fantasy Literature
Areas of Expertise:
English linguistics, linguistic typology, history of grammar pedagogy, sci-fi/fantasy lit.
Degrees and Universities:
B.A. in interdisc. Studies / linguistics U. of Fl. 1983, M.A. in Linguistics U. of Fl. 1986, Ph.D. in Linguistics and Semiotics, Rice U. 1990.
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MA in English Language and Literature (MAELL)
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