Tag: Franklin & Marshall
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Jessica Cox, Franklin & Marshall College – Online English Classes for Adults During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Online classes can be a boon to those trying to learn a new language. Jessica Cox, associate professor of Spanish and linguistics, discusses the barriers some have to logging in virtually. Jessica Cox researches relationships between language and cognition in multilinguals, including older adult language learners, aptitude for learning…
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Wei-Teng Yen, Franklin & Marshall College – Does Economic Insecurity Increase People’s Support for More Social Transfers
On Franklin and Marshall College Week: Messaging is key when discussing social programs. Wei-Teng Yen, assistant professor of government, explains why support can hinge on the words used to describe the program. Wei-Ting Yen is currently Assistant Professor of Government Department at Franklin and Marshall College. She holds her Ph.D. in Political Science from The…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.10.23-10.27
Academic Minute from 10.23 – 10.27 Monday, October 23rd Trevor Foulk – University of Maryland Abusive Bosses Trevor is a management professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He holds a bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA), Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Massachusetts. Prior to joining the Doctoral Program…
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The Academic Minute for 2017.10.9-10.13
Academic Minute from 10.2 – 10.6 Monday, October 9th Jill McCorkel – Villanova University Effects of Parental Incarceration on Children Dr. McCorkel is Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology and a Faculty Associate of the Africana Studies Program at Villanova University. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Delaware. While there, she…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2017.10.09)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2017.10.09 Monday, October 9th Jill McCorkel of Villanova University examines how the incarceration of a parent affects their children. Tuesday, October 10th Krista Ingram of Colgate University explores how decision making differs in morning birds and night owls. Wednesday, October 11th Stacie Bosley of Hamline University discusses pyramid schemes. Thursday,…