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Michael Rodgers, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the School of Linguistics and Language Studies at Carleton University, Canada. He teaches courses on EFL/ESL pedagogy and Language Acquisition, focusing on the processes of language learning through video and vocabulary acquisition. His research primarily investigates how viewing authentic television programs with captions influences comprehension and vocabulary learning. Dr. Rodgers holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Victoria University of Wellington (2013), a Master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from Temple University (2006), and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Lethbridge (1992). He has extensive teaching experience in applied linguistics and TESOL across various levels and formats, including English for Academic Purposes and English for Specific Purposes. His published research has appeared in prominent journals such as Studies in Language Acquisition and TESOL Quarterly. Currently, he serves as the Director of the School of Linguistics and Language Studies, overseeing educational advancements and research initiatives in language learning and pedagogy.
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