Jade's research and educational background have focused on English as a Second Language and learning initiatives outside of traditional classroom environments. His M.A. thesis focused on a student-led conversational English program at a university, and his PhD dissertation examined the experiences of the spouses of international students living in the U.S. Jade has taught tutor training, first-year writing, and a variety of ESL courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
Office: KAML 212, 416 Library Drive, Duluth, MN 55812
Education:
B.A. in English from North Dakota State University
M.A. in Composition & Rhetoric from North Dakota State University
Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Pennsylvania State University
Areas of Interest:
- Teaching English as a Second Language
- English for Specific Purposes
- Translingualism
- Tutoring
- Writing Pedagogy
- Volunteer and community-based learning programs