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Spruiell, William

Associate Professor of English

FACULTY

More about William Spruiell

  • 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
  • English linguistics
  • linguistic typology
  • history of grammar pedagogy
  • sci-fi/fantasy lit.

Courses Taught

  • 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