Division Chair, Associate Professor of Linguistics
Division
Humanities
Degrees
Ph.D., Michigan State University
M.A., Michigan State University
B.A., Cedarville University
Field(s) of Study/Expertise
Publications
Every Tribe and Tongue: A Biblical Vision for Language in Society (with Nathan L.K. Bierma). Pickwick Press, (Forthcoming, 2010).
“Phonological Variation in a Peruvian Quechua Speech Community” in Stanford & Preston Variation in Indigenous Minority Languages. John Benjamins Publishing Co., 2009.
“Voicing Identity in Chicano English” (with G. Ferwerda & A. Pearson). Academic Exchange Quarterly, Winter 2008.
Awards or Honors
Provost’s Teaching Excellence Award (2007)
President of the Christian English Language Educators Association (2008-2010)
Courses
What can students expect from your classes? From your division?
The humanities are about a love for learning. I love encouraging students to worship God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. Great books (e.g., classics old and new) and the Great Book (i.e., the Bible) are great sources for learning and growing.
Of all the classes that you may teach, which one are you most passionate about?
I enjoy teaching a course on C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and their views on language while taking students to Oxford each summer.
Advice for College Students
Enjoy and soak in the whole academic learning experience!
Family Information
Where were you raised?
My hometown is Lowell, Mich.
Family information:
Married (Monica) and have two children (Alex and Daniel).
Interests and Passions Outside of Teaching
I enjoy traveling around the world and experiencing new cultures and languages and meeting new people. I enjoy playing board games with friends and building Legos with my sons.
Mentors/Role Models
Former Cornerstone University linguistics professor Dr. Henry Osborn has been my mentor and inspiration. His love of language and his balancing of missions and academic work have influenced my vocation and ministry.
Favorite Inspirational Quote or Bible Verse
Proverbs 3:5-6 has been a passage that has guided me through my life’s journey.
Favorite Thing About Cornerstone University
Cornerstone University is about people. I love working with students. It is a privilege to help guide this next generation. I also greatly enjoy my colleagues. It is a blessing to work with a great humanities faculty.
Additional Information
Phone
Email
Michael/Pasquale|cornerstone/edu
