Michael Pasquale, Ph.D.
Division Chair, Associate Professor of Linguistics
Division:
HumanitiesDegrees:
B. A. in International Studies, Cedarville University; M. A. in Linguistics, Michigan State University; Ph.D. in Linguistics, Michigan State University
Career Path
Has taught at Cornerstone University since 2000
Courses Taught:
Teaches Linguistic History of English, Introduction to Linguistics, Advanced English Grammar, Second Language Acquisition, and Sociolinguistics
Personal Information:
Married to Monica; Two sons, Alexander and Daniel
Favorite Bible passage: the whole book of 1 John because of the focus on love and fellowship
Interesting tidbits: I once met Mother Teresa. My favorite learning experience was Oxford (England). My favorite vacation destination is Aruba. I have studied French, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Quechua (Peru), and German... and English.
Other Interests & Pursuits:
Learning about languages and cultures, playing with my kids, missonary work, travel, training overseas for linguistics (I've been to Brazil, England, India and Peru)
Comments:
The TESOL program is ministry oriented so that the classroom experience prepares students for ESL teaching in Grand Rapids and around the world.
Phone:
616.949.5300 x1378
